March 4, 2021
Mr. Richard Mustico Division of Environmental Remediation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233
Re: Revised Geothermal Heat Pump Pilot Study Work Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street), Brooklyn, New York (Tax Block 2538, Tax Lot 1)
Dear Mr. Mustico:
Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. (Roux), on behalf of 1 Java Owner LLC (Java LLC), has prepared this Revised Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) Pilot Study Work Plan (Work Plan) for the property located at 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York (Site). The Site is enrolled in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and is also known as the Greenpoint Ferry Site (BCP Site No. 224272).
GHPs are used as an alternative way to reduce energy consumption associated with heating and cooling a building. Java LLC is proposing to complete the GHP Pilot Study discussed herein to evaluate the feasibility of installing a full-scale vertical closed-loop GHP system at the Site during Site redevelopment activities. If this pilot study is effective, a vertical closed-loop GHP field (i.e., geothermal well network) may be installed beneath the Site that would be composed of pipes that run vertically in the ground throughout portions of the Site. A circulating heat-carrying fluid would then be circulated in the closed- loop system piping to absorb or discharge heat from or to the ground depending on the season. The number of geothermal wells for the full-scale closed-loop system for the Site will be determined as part of a feasibility study. Java LLC has retained ZBF Geothermal LLC (ZBF) as their geothermal consultant. ZBF and their drilling contractor will perform all geothermal GHP Pilot Study activities described in this Work Plan.
GHP Pilot Study Scope The scope of the GHP Pilot Study will include the advancement of one permanent geothermal well (geothermal well) to a maximum depth of 499 feet below land surface (ft bls). The geothermal well will be installed using the air rotary drilling method, and will be constructed in a six-inch borehole. The proposed geothermal well location is shown on Figure 1. A diagram showing the proposed geothermal well construction is provided as Figure 2. During drilling activities, a six-inch diameter steel outer casing will be driven from ground surface down through the overburden to the top of bedrock (based on past geotechnical investigations bedrock is estimated to be at a depth of approximately 110 ft bls) to prevent vertical migration of groundwater contaminants. Following installation of the outer casing, the drill will continue through the outer casing and into bedrock utilizing air rotary drilling equipment to a maximum depth of 499 ft bls. Due to the nature of the air rotary drilling method, continuous soil sampling will not be completed. However, the spoils (soil/rock) generated during geothermal well installation activities
3583.0001Y106/LR will be visually inspected for evidence of contamination and field screened for organic vapors using a photoionization detector (PID).
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Prior to drilling activities, a containment area consisting of a metal pan and a flexible rubber skirt that encloses the drill hole opening will be constructed around the boring location to prevent drilling spoils (soil, rock, groundwater) from migrating from the borehole. Additionally, a berm of hay bales and/or silt fence will be placed near the edge of the riverfront as an added safety measure. It is estimated that approximately five cubic yards (CY) of soil/rock cuttings will be generated as a result of the geothermal well installation. The overburden soil will be contained and staged in either 55-gallon steel drums, or a lined and covered roll off container. Rock cuttings will be contained in a weir tank. The soil and rock cuttings will each be sampled and characterized for off-Site disposal at a permitted facility. All water generated during this pilot study will be pumped into an 18,000-gallon weir frac tank and sampled prior to off-Site disposal or discharge to the combined sewer.
Upon completion of drilling the borehole, a 1-1/4-inch polyethylene U-bend loop will be installed in the borehole, and the entire annulus will be filled with thermally enhanced cementitious grout to the top of the floor slab. The loop will be capped after installation.
Should a full-scale geothermal system be installed at the site in the future, this pilot well will likely be utilized in the full-scale system. Should a full-scale system not be installed, this pilot well will be properly decommissioned.
Material Disposal The soil/rock cuttings will be treated as contaminated and regulated material and will be transported and disposed in accordance with all local, State (including 6NYCRR Part 360) and Federal regulations. The proposed disposal facility will be submitted to NYSDEC for approval prior to off-Site disposal of the soil/rock cuttings at a permitted facility.
All extracted groundwater will be disposed of in compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations. Extracted groundwater will either be containerized for off-Site disposal at a licensed and permitted disposal facility, or will be treated on-Site, if required, under a permit from New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) to meet pretreatment requirements prior to discharge to the combined sewer system. If discharged to the combined sewer, a sample of the water will be collected to confirm compliance with all applicable NYCDEP discharge criteria. Prior to discharge, water will remain in the frac tank for an adequate amount of time to allow solids to settle out, and if required, water will be filtered prior to discharge. Discharge will be completed at a controlled flow rate in accordance with NYCDEP limits.
Health and Safety All work proposed in this Work Plan will be performed in accordance with the Site-specific Health and Safety (H&S) Plan (Attachment 1) and a Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) (Attachment 2). CAMP will be performed during the advancement of the geothermal well. If exceedances of action levels listed in the CAMP occur, they will be reported to NYSDEC and New York State Department of Health Project Managers on a daily basis.
Reporting All work completed as part of the GHP Pilot Study will be documented in the subsequent BCP Monthly Report, which will be prepared by Roux and submitted to NYSDEC.
Schedule It is anticipated that it will take up to 5 days to install the well. One week after installation, the geothermal testing will begin, and will take 48-hour to complete. We anticipate beginning this work on Monday, March 8, 2021.
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Please contact Robert Kovacs by telephone at (631) 232-2600, or by email at [email protected] if you have any questions or require additional information regarding this Work Plan.
Sincerely,
ROUX ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND GEOLOGY, D.P.C.
Jeff Wills, P.G. Senior Hydrogeologist
Robert Kovacs, P.G., LSRP Principal Scientist
Attachments cc: John Grathwol, NYSDEC Brooke Nicholson, Lendlease Bruce Anderson, Lendlease Scott Stutman, P.E., Lendlease Zachary Fink, ZBF Geothermal Brian Morrissey, P.E., Roux Rachel Henke, Roux
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FIGURES
1. Proposed Geothermal Boring Location 2. Proposed Geothermal Boring Detail
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Compiled by: R.H. Date: 02/24/21 FIGURE 150 0 150' Prepared by: M.S.R. Scale: AS SHOWN Project Mgr: R.H. Project: 3583.0001Y000 1 File: 3583.0001Y106.1.mxd V:\GIS\PROJECTS\3583\0001Y\106\3583.0001Y106.1.MXD V:\GIS\PROJECTS\3583\0001Y\106\3583.0001Y106.2.MXD NOTE 1. BY ZBF GEOTHERMAL, LLC GEOTHERMAL, BYZBF DETAILBOREHOLE WAS PROVIDED THE Prepared for: Prepared Title: 14-28 INDIA STREET, 1-45 JAVA STREET AND 127-141 WEST JAVA 127-141 1-45 INDIA STREET, AND 14-28 STREET PROPOSED GEOTHERMAL PROPOSED LENDLEASE DEVELOPMENT INC. DEVELOPMENT LENDLEASE STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11222 NY STREET, BROOKLYN, BORING DETAILBORING File: 3583.0001Y106.2.mxd File: R.H. Mgr: Project by: M.S.R. Prepared R.H. by: Compiled Project: 3583.0001Y000 Project: NTS Scale: 02/24/21 Date: FIGURE 2 Geothermal Heat Pump Pilot Study Work Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York ATTACHMENTS
1. Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) 2. Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)
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Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
3583.0001Y106/CVRS ROUX Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan ______1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York
February 24, 2021
Prepared for: Lendlease Development Inc. 200 Park Avenue, 9th Floor New York, New York 10166
Prepared by: Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C.. 209 Shafter Street
35 Islandia, New York 11749 8 3.0001Y104 /CV
Environmental Consulting & Management +1.800.322.ROUX rouxinc.com
Table of Contents
Site-Specific Emergency Information ...... 1 Emergency Phone Numbers ...... 1 1. Introduction ...... 3 1.1 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 3 2. Background ...... 6 2.1 Site Description ...... 6 2.2 Site History ...... 6 2.3 Known and Potential Releases of Hazardous Substances at the Site ...... 6 3. Scope of Work ...... 7 4. Site Control ...... 8 4.1 Site Map ...... 8 4.2 Site Access ...... 8 4.3 Buddy System...... 8 4.4 Site Communications ...... 8 4.5 Site Work Zones ...... 9 5. Job Hazard Evaluation ...... 11 5.1 Hazard Communication and Overall Site Information Program ...... 12 5.2 Noise ...... 12 5.3 Biological Hazards ...... 12 6. Emergency Response Plan...... 13 6.1 Emergency Response ...... 13 6.2 Emergency Alerting and Evacuation ...... 13 6.3 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid ...... 13 6.4 Adverse Weather Conditions ...... 14 6.5 Electrical Storm Guidelines ...... 15 7. Safety Procedures ...... 16 7.1 Training ...... 16 7.2 Site-Specific Safety Briefings for Visitors ...... 16 7.3 HASP Information and Site-Specific Briefings for Workers ...... 16 7.4 Medical Surveillance ...... 17 7.4.1 Site Medical Surveillance Program ...... 17 7.4.2 Medical Recordkeeping Procedures ...... 17 7.4.3 Program Review...... 17 7.5 Personnel Protection ...... 18 7.5.1 Hearing Conservation ...... 19 7.6 Monitoring ...... 19 7.6.1 Action Levels for Air Monitoring ...... 19 7.6.2 Air Monitoring Equipment and Calibration ...... 21 7.7 Tailgate Safety Meetings ...... 21 7.8 Spill Containment ...... 22 7.8.1 Initial Spill Notification and Response ...... 22
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7.8.2 Spill Evaluation and Response ...... 22 7.9 Decontamination ...... 22 7.9.1 Decontamination Procedures for Personnel and PPE ...... 22 7.9.2 Decontamination Procedures for Equipment ...... 23 7.9.3 Monitoring the Effectiveness of Decontamination Procedures ...... 23 7.10 Confined Space Entry ...... 24 7.11 Client and Site-Specific ...... 24 7.12 Unusual or Significant Risks ...... 24 7.13 Activity-Specific Hazards ...... 25 7.13.1 Electrical and Other Utility Assessment and Accommodations ...... 25 7.13.2 Subsurface Work...... 25 7.13.2.1 Excavations and Trenching ...... 25 7.13.3 Heavy Equipment ...... 26 7.14 Heat Stress ...... 26 7.14.1 Heat Stress ...... 26 7.14.2 Heat Exhaustion ...... 27 7.14.3 Heat Stroke ...... 27 7.15 Cold Stress ...... 28 8. Field Team Review ...... 29 9. Approvals ...... 30
Tables
1. Toxicological Properties of Hazardous Substances Present at the Site
Figures 1. Site Location Map 2. Site Plan with Emergency Muster Area 3. Routes to Urgent Care and Hospital
Appendices A. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Forms B. Daily Tailgate Form C. SDSs for Chemicals Used D. COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance E. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management Program F. Subsurface Utility Clearance Management Program G. Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone Policy H. Generic Community Air Monitoring Program
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Site-Specific Emergency Information
Emergency Phone Numbers
Most emergency services can be obtained by calling 911. Where 911 service is not available, use the telephone numbers provided in the below table. The following is a master emergency phone list for use by the project management personnel. A more condensed version of the emergency numbers listed below will be posted throughout project work areas. Emergencies encountered on the site will be responded to by a combination of off-site emergency services and on-Site personnel.
Emergency Contact Information Site Personnel Title Contact Telephone Office Manager (OM) Michael Ritorto, P.G. (631) 445-4576 Project Principal (PP) Robert Kovacs (516) 250-0359 Project Manager (PM) Emily Butler (719) 494-6722 Project Manager (PM) Jeffrey Wills (516) 637-0213 Site Supervisor (SS) Vanessa Ricigliano (516) 633-9317 Site Health and Site Vanessa Ricigliano (516) 633-9317 Safety Officer (SHSO) Office Health and Safety Kristina DeLuca (516) 830-1189 Manager (OHSM) Corporate Health and Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP (631) 807-0193 Safety Manager (CHSM) Occupational Health Care Management AllOne Health (800) 350-4511 Provider Client Emergency
Contact Outside Assistance Agency Contact Telephone Address/Location Ambulance/emergency CityMD Greenpoint 795 Manhattan Avenue, (718) 489-3549 medical services (EMS) Urgent Care Brooklyn, NY 11222 NYU Langone Medical 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY Hospital (212) 263-7300 Center 10016
New York City Police 100 Meserole Avenue, Police Department – 94th (718) 383-3879 Precinct Brooklyn, NY 11222 FDNY Engine 238 & 205 Greenpoint Ave, Fire (718) 999-2000 Ladder 106 Brooklyn, NY 11222 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street), Site Address Brooklyn, NY 11222
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CityMD Greenpoint Urgent Care: • Head east on Java Street toward West Street • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto West Street • Turn right at the first cross street onto India Street • Turn right onto Manhattan Avenue/Sgt. Nicholas Aleman Way • Destination will be on the right
NYU Langone Medical Center: • Head east on Java Street toward West Street • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto West Street • Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Green Street • Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard • Keep left to continue on Pulaski Bridge • Slight right toward 49th Avenue • Turn right onto 49th Avenue • Turn right onto 11th Place • Turn right onto 50th Avenue • Turn left onto the I-495 W ramp • Continue onto Queens Midtown Tunnel • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 35th Street • Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 2nd Avenue • Turn left onto E 30th Street • Turn left onto 1st Avenue • Destination will be on the right
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1. Introduction
This Site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP) has been prepared by Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. (Roux) for use during the soil sampling and well abandonment activities at the 1 Java Street Site on behalf of Lendlease Development, Inc (Lendlease). located in Brooklyn, NY (Figure 1). These activities fall within the scope of operations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards promulgated at 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65, both commonly referred to as the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard. In accordance with the HAZWOPER Standard, this Site-specific HASP was prepared to address the safety and health hazards associated with the soil sampling activities being performed at the Site by Roux and to provide requirements and procedures for the protection of Roux employees, subcontractor personnel, government oversight personnel, Site personnel, and the general public. It also addresses client- and Site-specific requirements for health and safety. Additionally, subcontractors may be required to submit their own HASP as it relates to their specific work activities and will be kept onsite during such work.
Implementation of this HASP is the joint responsibility of the Project Manager (PM), the Site Health and Safety Officer (SHSO), and all field staff, with assistance from the Project Principal (PP), Office Health and Safety Manager (OHSM), and Corporate Health and Safety Manager (CHSM). The PMs for this project are Levi Curnutte and Brandon Vella. The Site Supervisor (SS) and Site Health and Safety Officer (SHSO) is Lauren Jenkins.
This HASP will be introduced to, reviewed, and signed off on by all Roux personnel through a formal training session prior to commencing work. A copy of the HASP will be kept at the Site at all times. The Roux SHSO or PM will be responsible for posting any changes, amendments, memos, etc. to the HASP. Any revisions to this HASP will be signed by appropriate personnel, which can include Roux’s PP, CHSM, and SS. Any changes will be announced to all workers at the next safety meeting.
1.1 Roles and Responsibilities
Overall Roles and Responsibilities (R&Rs) of Roux personnel are provided in Roux’s Policies and Procedures Manual. Only those R&Rs specific to HASP requirements are listed below.
Project Manager (PM) The PM has responsibility and authority to direct all work operations. The PM coordinates safety and health functions with the Site Health and Safety Officer (SHSO), has the authority to oversee and monitor the performance of the SHSO, and bears ultimate responsibility for the proper implementation of this HASP. The specific duties of the PM are: • Preparing and coordinating the Site work plan; • Providing Site supervisor(s) with work assignments and overseeing their performance; Coordinating safety and health efforts with the SSHO; • Ensuring effective emergency response through coordination with the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC); and • Serving as primary Site liaison with public agencies and officials and Site contractors.
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Site Health and Safety Officer (SHSO) The SHSO has the full responsibility and authority to develop and implement this HASP and to verify compliance. The SHSO reports to the Project Manager. The SHSO is on Site or readily accessible to the Site during all work operations and has the authority to halt Site work if unsafe conditions are detected. The specific responsibilities of the SHSO include: • Managing the safety and health functions on this Site; • Serving as the Site’s point of contact for safety and health matters; • Ensuring Site monitoring, worker training, and effective selection and use of PPE; • Assessing Site conditions for unsafe acts and conditions and providing corrective action; • Assisting the preparation and review of this HASP; • Maintaining effective safety and health records as described in this HASP; and • Coordinating with the Site Supervisor(s) and others as necessary for safety and health efforts.
Site Supervisor The Site Supervisor is responsible for field operations and reports to the Project Manager (PM). The Site Supervisor ensures the implementation of the HASP requirements and procedures in the field. The specific responsibilities of the Site Supervisor include: • Executing the work plan and schedule as detailed by the PM; • Coordination with the SHSO on safety and health; and • Ensuring Site work compliance with the requirements of this HASP.
Employees All Roux employees are responsible for reading and following all provisions of the Corporate Health and Safety Manual, including this HASP. Employees report to the SS at the project Site. Each employee is also responsible for the following: • Wearing all appropriate PPE as outlined within this HASP; • Attending all safety meetings; • Inspecting tools and equipment prior to use, and taking any defective tools or equipment out of service; • Appropriately documenting field events as they occur within a logbook or equivalent; • Properly operating machinery and/or equipment only if trained to do so; • Stopping work operations if unsafe conditions exist; • Identifying and mitigating hazards when observed; • Reporting all incidents and near misses to the Roux SHSO and SS immediately; and • Knowing where emergency equipment is located (e.g., first aid kit, fire extinguisher).
Subcontractors and Visitors Subcontractors and visitors are responsible for complying with the same health and safety requirements. It is the responsibility of all to make sure subcontractors and visitors comply and uphold the HASP. Subcontractors and visitors have the following additional responsibilities:
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• Designating a qualified safety representative for the project that can make the necessary changes in work practices, as necessary; • Attending all safety meetings while participating in Roux Site work activities; • Reporting all incidents and near misses to Roux SHSO and SS immediately; • Conducting initial and periodic equipment inspections in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines; and • Providing copies of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to Roux SHSO for materials brought to the Site.
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2. Background
Relevant background information is provided below, including a general description of the Site; a brief review of the Site’s history with respect to hazardous material use, handling, and/or storage; and a review of known and potential releases of hazardous substances at the Site.
2.1 Site Description
The Site consists of two vacant warehouse-style buildings which do not have any active tenants. There is also an active New York City East River ferry terminal on the western portion of the property that will remain as part of the proposed Site development. The planned redevelopment of the Sites entails the construction of two towers for residential use. The Site is currently enrolled into the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program (Site #C224272). Data from previous investigations completed by Roux indicate that there is a layer of fill across the Site with elevated levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals in exceedance of the NYSDEC Part 375 Restricted Residential Soil Cleanup Objectives (RRSCOs), which is the applicable SCOs for the anticipated future use of the Site.
2.2 Site History
This section of Brooklyn has an industrial past that has caused subsurface impacts in the surrounding area. The Site was developed sometime prior to 1887, with the current Site buildings constructed by circa 1942. Historical Site uses include lumber storage (including the presence of a drying kiln) and planning mill between 1887 until the 1940s (western portion of the Site) and 1952 (eastern portion of the Site); an Independent Energy Plant (IEP); a sash, door and blind factory; sheet metal works; truck repair; gasoline tank and pumps for fueling; bottling plant warehouse; plastics manufacturer; cargo storage; and parking. A machine shop and sawmill are noted south and east of the property in the late 1800s, a brass foundry is noted to the southeast from 1905 to at least 1928, and a garage utilizing gasoline tanks is noted from 1942 to 2007.
2.3 Known and Potential Releases of Hazardous Substances at the Site
The results of previous investigations show the presence of a fill layer across the Site containing elevated levels of PAHs and metals in exceedance of the NYSDEC Part 375 RRSCOs. Groundwater data indicates metals were identified in concentrations above the applicable standards however, groundwater is not anticipated on being encountered during soil characterization work or redevelopment of the Site.
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3. Scope of Work
The proposed SOW will include the installation of soil borings to be completed using hand tools (e.g., post hole digger, shovel, hand-auger, air knife, etc.) and Geoprobe direct push drill rig to depths ranging between two and eight feet below land surface (ft bls) for the collection of soil characterization samples. The majority of the soil boring will be completed within the existing onsite building. Utility clearance activities will be completed to two ft bls (at locations only being advanced to two ft bls) and five ft bls at all other locations using soft-digging methods (hand tools, vacuum assisted technology, etc.). Following utility clearance activities at soil borings being advanced to eight ft bls, soil sampling will be completed to eight ft bls using a Geoprobe. If utilities or underground storage tanks (USTs) are encountered during utility clearance activities, the location will be moved, as appropriate, and cleared using the above procedure. Once each boring has been completed, each borehole will be backfilled to grade and cold-patched with asphalt or restored to surrounding conditions.
Soil from each of the borings will be visually inspected for evidence of impacts and screened for organic vapors in the field using a PID. Soil lithology will be recorded according to the Unified Soils Classification System (USCS). For soil samples collected from the shallow 0-2 ft bls interval, one composite sample will be collected per three borings for full total and waste characterization analysis. All other samples will be collected for both totals and full waste characterization however, the full waste characterization analyses will be placed on hold, pending the results of the totals. Grab samples for VOCs and EPH will be collected at a frequency of one sample per soil characterization sample, unless impacts are observed during field work, in which case additional VOC grab samples may be collected.
Excess soil cuttings from the soil borings, if generated, will be containerized onsite in 55-gallon Department of Transportation (DOT)-approved drums pending characterization and proper offsite disposal.
Additionally, the five monitoring wells (MW-1 through MW-5) at the Site will be decommissioned. The wells will be abandoned using the grout-in-place method in accordance with NYSDEC CP-43 guidance. During well decommissioning activities, all surface features (well boxes and pads) will be removed and a standard grout mix will be tremie piped into each well. The surfaces will be completed with cold patch asphalt at grade. Grout will be mixed onsite in 55-gallon drums.
Roux will also provide oversight during Site redevelopment activities, which will include the excavation of soil for offsite disposal and onsite reuse. Roux will implement a community air monitoring plan (CAMP) during all construction ground intrusive activities (see Appendix H).
Non-routine activities that may be performed by Roux personnel include the following: • Limited site inspections; • Oversight of Roux subcontractor personnel during horizontal/vertical datum and geophysical surveying activities; and • Oversight of Roux subcontractor personnel during disposal of investigation-derived waste.
If there are any changes with the scope or work a revision of the HASP will be required to address any new hazards.
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4. Site Control
This Site control program is designed to reduce the spread of hazardous substances from contaminated areas to clean areas, to identify and isolate contaminated areas of the Site, to facilitate emergency evacuation and medical care, to prevent unauthorized entry to the Site, and to deter vandalism and theft.
4.1 Site Map
A map of this Site, showing Site boundaries, designated work zones, and points of entry and exit is provided in Figure 2.
4.2 Site Access
Access to the work areas at the Site is restricted to reduce the potential for exposure to its safety and health hazards. The properties are vacant, and it is Roux’s understanding that Site entry and exit is authorized/controlled by locked rollup doors on India Street when no activity is occurring onsite.
4.3 Buddy System
This section may not applicable for all components of the SOW described in Section 3. Some limited Site activities as described in Section 3, if required, may be completed by a single Roux employee alone, accompanied by Roux subcontractor personnel, or accompanied by the Site caretaker/other representatives from the Client. Any time Roux is on-Site, the Client will be made aware and communications with the Client and the Roux PM will be maintained via cellular phone.
While working in the Exclusion Zone, Site workers use the buddy system. The buddy system means that personnel work in pairs and stay in close visual contact to be able to observe one another and summon rapid assistance in case of an emergency. The responsibilities of workers using the buddy system include: • Remaining in close visual contact with partner; • Providing partner with assistance as needed or requested; • Observing partner for signs of heat stress or other difficulties; • Periodically checking the integrity of partner's PPE; and • Notifying the Site manager or other Site personnel if emergency assistance is needed.
4.4 Site Communications
The following communication equipment is used to support on-Site communication: Roux and subcontractor personnel cellular phones and visual hand signals.
As applicable, hand signals will be used according to the following: Hand Signals
SIGNAL MEANING
Hand gripping throat Out of air, can't breathe
Grip partner's wrist Leave area immediately
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Hand Signals
SIGNAL MEANING
Hands on top of head Need assistance
Thumbs up I'm all right, okay
Thumbs down No, negative
A current list of emergency contact numbers is included in the Site-Specific Emergency Information at the beginning of this HASP.
4.5 Site Work Zones
The SOW does not require the implementation of work zones aside from temporary Exclusion Zones in the immediate vicinity of each soil boring; however, should the need arise, this section provides details for the proper execution of work zones at this Site.
This Site is divided into three (3) major zones, described below. These zones are characterized by the likely presence or absence of biological, chemical, or physical hazards and the activities performed within them. Zone boundaries are clearly marked at all times and the flow of personnel among the zones is controlled. The Site is monitored for changing conditions that may warrant adjustment of zone boundaries. Zone boundaries are adjusted as necessary to protect personnel and clean areas. Whenever boundaries are adjusted, zone markings are also changed and workers are immediately notified of the change.
Exclusion Zone The area where contamination exists is the Exclusion Zone (EZ). All areas where excavation and handling of contaminated materials take place are considered part of the EZ. This zone will be clearly delineated by chain link fencing, caution tape, cones or other effective barriers, as necessary. Safety tape may be used as a secondary delineation within the EZ. The zone delineation markings may be opened in areas for varying lengths of time to accommodate equipment operation or specific construction activities. The SHSO may establish more than one EZ where different levels of protection may be employed or where different hazards exist. Personnel are not allowed in the EZ without: • A buddy (co-worker); • Required minimum level PPE; • Medical authorization; • Training certification; and • Requirement to be in the zone.
Contamination Reduction Zone A Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) is established between the exclusion zone and the support zone. The CRZ contains the Contamination Reduction Corridor (CRC) and provides an area for decontamination of personnel and equipment. The CRZ will be used for general Site entry and egress in addition to access for heavy equipment and emergency support services. Personnel are not allowed in the CRZ without: • A buddy (co-worker)
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• Appropriate PPE • Medical authorization • Training certification • Requirement to be in the zone
Support Zone The Support Zone (SZ) is an uncontaminated area that will be the field support area for the Site operations. The SZ will contain, if required, temporary project trailers and provisions for field team communications and staging for emergency response. Appropriate sanitary facilities and safety equipment will be located in this zone. Potentially contaminated personnel or materials are not allowed in this zone. The only exception will be appropriately packaged/decontaminated and labeled samples.
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5. Job Hazard Evaluation
Roux’s work at the Site is expected to entail a variety of physical, chemical, and biological hazards, all of which must be sufficiently managed to allow the work to be performed safely. Some of the hazards are Site-specific (i.e., they are associated with the nature, physical characteristics, and/or routine operation of the Site itself), while others are activity-specific (i.e., they are associated with [or arise from] the particular activity being performed). The various hazards can be grouped into the following categories: • Caught/Crushed – the potential to become caught in, under, between, or by an object or parts of an object, such as equipment with parts that open and close or move up and down (“pinch points”) or equipment that rotates, and the accompanying potential to have body parts cut, mangled, or crushed thereby. • Contact – the potential to be struck by or against moving or stationary objects that can cause physical injury, such as heavy machinery, overhead piping, moving vehicles, falling objects, and equipment (including tools and hand-held equipment) or infrastructure with the ability to cut or impale. • Energy Sources – the potential for bodily harm associated with energy sources, most notably electricity, but also including latent energy sources such as compressed air and equipment under tension (which when released could cause injurious contact or a fall). • Ergonomics – the potential for musculoskeletal injury associated with lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and other physical activity attributable to poor body position/mechanics, repetitive motion, and/or vibration. • Exposure – the potential for injury/illness due to physical, chemical, or biological exposures in the work environment, including but not limited to temperature extremes, solar radiation, and noise (physical), chemical splashes and hazardous atmospheres (chemical), and animal/insect bites and poisonous plants (biological). • Falls – the potential to slip or trip and thus fall or drop a load, resulting in bodily injury to oneself or others.
The foregoing is intended to provide Roux employees with a general awareness of the hazards involved with Site work. A more detailed review of the potential hazards associated with each specific activity planned for the Site (or on-going activity, as the case may be) is provided in the activity-specific Job Safety Analysis (JSA) forms in Appendix A. As can be seen in the JSA forms, the hazards are identified by category per the above, and specific measures designed to mitigate/manage those hazards are also identified. In preparing the JSA forms, all categories of hazards were considered, and all anticipated potential hazards were identified to the extent possible based on the experience of the personnel preparing and reviewing the JSA forms. However, there is always the possibility for an unanticipated hazard to arise, potentially as condition change over the course of the workday. Roux personnel must maintain a continual awareness of potential hazards in the work zone, regardless of whether the hazard is identified in the JSA form. Particular attention should be paid to hazards associated with exposure to hazardous substances (see Table 1 for a listing of the hazardous substances most likely to be encountered in environmental media at the Site) and to Site personnel being located “in the line of fire” with respect to moving equipment, pinch points, and latent energy (e.g., being located or having body parts located within the swing radius of an excavator, between two sections of pipe being connected, below a piece of suspended equipment, or adjacent to a compressed air line). Job hazards will be reviewed before activities take place during the day during the safety tailgate meeting and attendance and key points of the tailgate will be logged using the tailgate form in Appendix B.
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5.1 Hazard Communication and Overall Site Information Program
The information in the JSAs and safety data sheets is made available to all employees and subcontractors who could be affected by it prior to the time they begin their work activities. Modifications to JSAs are communicated during routine pre-work briefings.
The information in the JSAs and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) is made available to all employees and subcontractors who could be affected by an exposure to the hazards covered in them prior to the time they begin their work activities. Modifications to JSAs are communicated during routine pre-work briefings, and periodically updated as needed in the HASP. SDSs will be maintained by the SHSO/SS for new chemicals brought on-Site as needed. Copies of SDSs can be found in Appendix C.
5.2 Noise
Noise is associated with the operation of heavy equipment, power tools, pumps, and generators. Noise is also a potential hazard when working near operating equipment such as excavators, drill rigs or pole drivers. High noise (i.e., < 85 dBA) operations may be evaluated by the SHSO utilizing a type 2 handheld sound level meter (SLM) operating on the “A”-weighted scale with slow response because this scale most closely resembles human response to noise and complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95. Hearing protection is required in areas with noise exposure greater than 85 dBA. Double hearing protection (ear plugs and earmuffs) are required in areas where the noise exposure is more than 95 dBA. Noise exposure will be controlled by hearing protection as described above or by maintaining set-backs from high-noise equipment, as warranted. Personnel handling heavy equipment and using power tools that produce noise levels exceeding those described levels above are required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 to wear the appropriate Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) level of hearing protection. Appropriate hearing protection will be evaluated by the SHSO as necessary in consultation with the OHSM and CHSM.
5.3 Biological Hazards
Biological hazards that may potentially be present at a Site, include poisonous plants, insects (ticks, spiders, bees), animals (snakes, dogs), etc. Information on biological hazards can be found within Roux’s Biological Hazard Awareness Management Program located within Roux’s Corporate Health and Safety Manual. There is also potential for transmission and/or exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Prior to beginning work, on-Site protocols shall be established by the project team, including subcontractors, in accordance with federal, state, county, city, and/or other guidance, as applicable and consistent with Appendix D. Government guidance/orders generally consist of implementation of the following protocols/procedures (or some variation thereof): • Self-monitoring for symptoms; • Fitness check for work each day; • Limiting businesses to “essential” operations; • Social distancing (generally 6 feet); • Cloth face masks/ coverings; • Hand washing/ disinfectant use; and • Care/ awareness of surroundings (public spaces, equipment, hotel rooms, rental cars).
Additional guidance on minimizing potential exposure to SARS-CoV-2, including a JSA, are included in Appendix D.
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6. Emergency Response Plan
This emergency response plan details actions to be taken in the event of Site emergencies. The PM and SHSO is responsible for the implementation of emergency response procedures onsite. The SHSO/PM provides specific direction for emergency action based upon information available regarding the incident and response capabilities and initiates emergency procedures and notification of appropriate authorities. In the event of an emergency, Site personnel are evacuated and do not participate in emergency response activities, response is facilitated through external emergency services.
6.1 Emergency Response
The SHSO, after investigating the incident and relevant information, shall determine the level of response required for containment, rescue and medical care. Limited on-Site emergency response activities could occur therefore the SHSO is responsible for notifying external emergency response agencies. The SHSO provides relevant information to the responding organizations, including but not limited to the hazards associated with the emergency incident, potential containment problems, and missing Site personnel.
6.2 Emergency Alerting and Evacuation
If evacuation notice is given, Site workers leave the worksite, if possible, by way of the nearest exit. Appropriate primary and alternate evacuation routes and assembly areas have been identified and are shown on the Site Plan with Emergency Muster Area (Figure 2). The routes and assembly area will be determined by conditions at the time of the evacuation based on wind direction, the location of the hazard source, and other factors as determined by SHSO/PM.
Personnel exiting the Site gather at a designated assembly point. To determine that everyone has successfully exited the Site, personnel will be accounted for at the assembly point. If any worker cannot be accounted for, notification is given to the SHSO, PM, and any arriving response authorities so that appropriate action can be initiated. Subcontractors on this Site have coordinated their emergency response plans to ensure that these plans are compatible and potential emergencies are recognized, alarm systems are clearly understood, and evacuation routes are accessible to all personnel relying upon them.
6.3 Emergency Medical Treatment and First Aid
In the event of a work-related injury or illness, employees are required to follow the procedures outlined below. All work-place injury and illness situations require Roux’s Project and Corporate Management Team to be notified when an injury/illness incident occurs, and communication with the contracted Occupational Health Care Management Provider, AllOne Health (AOH), is initiated. The Injury/Illness Notification Flowchart is provided below and within Roux’s Incident Investigation and Reporting program included within Roux’s Corporate Health and Safety Manual.
If on-Site personnel require any medical treatment, the following steps will be taken: a. Notify Roux’s Project and Corporate Management Team for any work-related injury and/or illness occurrence, and communicate with the contracted Occupational Health Care Management Provider, AOH, immediately following the notifications provided above. b. Based on discussions with the Project Team, Corporate Management and the AOH evaluation, if medical attention beyond onsite First Aid is warranted, transport the injured / ill person (IP) to the Urgent Care Center, or notify the Fire Department or Ambulance Emergency service and request an
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ambulance or transport the victim to the hospital, and continue communications with Corporate Management Team. An Urgent Care/Hospital Route map with location to CityMD Greenpoint Urgent Care and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is included as Figure 3. c. Decontaminate to the extent possible prior to administration of first aid or movement to medical or emergency facilities. d. First aid medical support will be provided by onsite personnel trained and certified in First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillation (AED), and Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) Awareness, until relieved by emergency medical services (EMS). e. The SHSO and Project Manager will perform a Loss Investigation (LI) and the Project Team will complete the final Loss Report. If a Roux employee is involved in a vehicular incident, the employee must also complete the Acord Automobile Loss Notice.
6.4 Adverse Weather Conditions
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the SHSO or project principal will determine if work can continue without sacrificing the health and safety of all field workers. Some of the items to be considered prior to determining if work should continue are: • Potential for heat stress and heat-related injuries; • Potential for cold stress and cold-related injuries; • Treacherous weather-related conditions;
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• Limited visibility; and • Electrical storm potential.
Site activities will be limited to daylight hours and acceptable weather conditions. Inclement working conditions include heavy rain, fog, high winds, and lightning. Observe daily weather reports and evacuate if necessary in case of inclement weather conditions.
6.5 Electrical Storm Guidelines
In the event that lightning and/or thunder are observed while working onsite, all onsite activities shall stop and personnel shall seek proper shelter (e.g., substantial building, enclosed vehicle, etc.). Work shall not resume until the threat of lighting has subsided and no lightning or thunder has been observed for 30 minutes. If the possibility of lightning is forecast for the day, advise the onsite personnel on the risks and proper procedure at the pre-work safety briefing. Continuously monitor for changing weather conditions and allow enough time to properly stop work if lightning is forecast.
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7. Safety Procedures
This section of the HASP presents the specific safety procedures to be implemented during Roux’s activities at the Site in order to protect the health and safety of various on-Site personnel. Minimum OSHA-mandated procedures are presented first, followed by client- and Site-specific procedures. Lastly, activity-specific procedures are discussed. These Site and activity-specific procedures supplement the general safety procedures included in Roux’s Corporate Health and Safety Manual, which also must be followed in their entirely.
7.1 Training
At a minimum, Site personnel who will perform work in areas where there exists the potential for toxic exposure will be health and safety-trained prior to performing work onsite per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) and 29 CFR 1926.65(e). More specifically, all Roux, subcontractor, and other personnel engaged in sampling and remedial activities at the Site and who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, health hazards, or safety hazards must have received at a minimum the 40 hour initial HAZWOPER training consistent with the requirements of 29CFR 1910.120(e)(3)(i) training and a minimum of 3 days’ actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained experienced supervisor, plus 8 hours of refresher training on an annual basis. Depending on tasks performed, less training may be permitted. Evidence of such training must be maintained at the Site at all times. Furthermore, all on-Site management and supervisory personnel directly responsible for or who supervise the employees engaged in Site remedial operations, must have received an additional 8 hours of specialized training at the time of job assignment on topics including, but not limited to, the employer's safety and health program and the associated employee training program, personal protective equipment program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedure and techniques, plus 8 hours of refresher training on an annual basis.
Roux personnel training records are maintained in a corporate database with records available upon request from either the OHSM/SHSO/CHSM or Human Resources Department.
7.2 Site-Specific Safety Briefings for Visitors
A Site-specific briefing is provided to all site visitors who enter this site beyond the site entry point. For visitors, the site-specific briefing provides information about site hazards, the site lay-out including work zones and places of refuge, the emergency alarm system and emergency evacuation procedures, and other pertinent safety and health requirements as appropriate.
7.3 HASP Information and Site-Specific Briefings for Workers
Site personnel review this HASP and are provided a Site-specific tailgate briefing prior to the commencement of work to ensure employees are familiar with this HASP and the information and requirements it contains, as well as the relevant JSAs included in Appendix A. Additional briefings are provided as necessary to notify employees of any changes to this HASP as a result of information gathered during on-going Site characterization and analysis of changing conditions. Conditions for which we schedule additional briefings include, but are not limited to: changes in site conditions, changes in the work schedule/plan, newly discovered hazards, and incidents occurring during Site work.
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7.4 Medical Surveillance
The medical surveillance section of the Health and Safety Plan describes how worker health status is monitored at this site. Medical surveillance is used when there is the potential for worker exposure to hazardous substance at levels above OSHA permissible exposure limits or other published limits. The purpose of a medical surveillance program is to medically monitor worker health to ensure that personnel are not adversely affected by site hazards. The provisions for medical surveillance at this site are based on the site characterization and job hazard analysis found in Section 4 of this HASP and are consistent with OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910.120(f) as applicable.
7.4.1 Site Medical Surveillance Program
Medical surveillance requirements are based on a worker’s potential for exposure as determined by the site characterization and job hazard analysis documented in Section 4 and JSAs within Appendix A of this HASP and in compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(f)(2). Based on site information and use of direct reading instruments, limited use of respirators (less than 30 days per year), and the absence of an employee-staffed HAZMAT team, a limited medical surveillance program is required and implemented at this site. The medical surveillance program provides that: 1. Workers assigned to tasks requiring the use of respirators receive medical examinations in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(e) to ensure they are physically capable to perform the work and use the equipment, and 2. If a worker is injured, becomes ill, or develops signs or symptoms of possible over-exposure to hazardous substance or health hazards, medical examinations are provided to that worker as soon as possible after the occurrence and as required by the attending physician. 3. These medical examinations and procedures are performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician and are provided to workers free of cost, without loss of pay, and at a reasonable time and place. In addition, the need to implement a more comprehensive medical surveillance program will be re-evaluated after any apparent over-exposure.
7.4.2 Medical Recordkeeping Procedures
Medical recordkeeping procedures are consistent with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020 and are described in the company’s overall safety and health program. A copy of that program is available at our Islandia, New York office.
The following items are maintained in worker medical records: • Respirator fit test and selection; • Physician's medical opinion of fitness for duty (pre-placement, periodic, termination); • Physician's medical opinion of fitness for respirator protection (pre-placement, periodic); and • Exposure monitoring results.
7.4.3 Program Review
The medical program is reviewed to ensure its effectiveness. The Corporate Health and Safety Manager in coordination with the Human Resources Director is responsible for this review. At minimum, this review consists of:
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• Review of accident and injury records and medical records to determine whether the causes of accidents and illness were promptly investigated and whether corrective measures were taken wherever possible; • Evaluation of the appropriateness of required medical tests based on site exposures; and • Review of emergency treatment procedures and emergency contacts list to ensure they were site-specific, effective, and current.
7.5 Personnel Protection
Site safety and health hazards are eliminated or reduced to the greatest extent possible through engineering controls and work practices. Where hazards are still present, a combination of engineering controls, work practices and PPE are used to protect employees. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn by Site personnel when there is a potential exposure to chemical hazards or physical hazards (e.g., falling objects, flying particles, sharp edges, electricity, and noise), as determined by the SHSO. The level of personal protection, type and kind of equipment selected will depend on the hazardous conditions and in some cases cost, availability, compatibility with other equipment, and performance. An accurate assessment of all these factors will be made before work can be safely executed.
Roux maintains a comprehensive written PPE program that addresses proper PPE selection, use, maintenance, storage, fit and inspection. Roux’s PPE program can be found within Appendix E. PPE to be used at the Site will meet the appropriate American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and the following OSHA (General/Construction Industry) standards for minimum PPE requirements.
The minimum level of PPE for entry onto the Site is Level D. The following equipment shall be worn: • Work uniform (long pants, sleeved shirt); • Hard hat; • Steel or composite toe work boots; • Safety Glasses (must comply with one of the following ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010, ANSI Z87.1-2003, ANSI Z87.1-2003); • Boot Covers (as needed); • Hearing protection (as needed); • High visibility clothing (shirt/vest); and • Hand protection (e.g., minimum cut resistance meeting ANSI 105-2000 Level 2).
Note that jewelry shall be removed or appropriately secured to prevent it from becoming caught in rotating equipment or unexpectedly snagged on a fixed object (e.g., wrist watches, bracelets, rings, chains and necklaces, open earrings). Do not wear loose clothing and all shoulder-length hair should be tied back.
Site specific PPE ensembles and materials are identified within task specific JSAs located within Appendix A, and any upgrades or downgrades of the level of protection (i.e., not specified in the JSA) must be approved by the PP and immediately communicated to all Roux personnel and subcontractors as applicable. PPE is used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
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7.5.1 Hearing Conservation
Hearing protection is made available when noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 dBA. Hearing protection is required when the 8-hour time weighted average sound level > 90 dBA. Where noise exposure meets or exceeds this level, noise is listed as a physical hazard in the JSA for the tasks/operation, and hearing protection is included as one of the control measures (PPE).
7.6 Monitoring
An air monitoring program is important to the safety of on- and off-Site personnel, and the surrounding area. A preliminary survey, to establish background conditions in the immediate sampling area, may be made prior to the initiation of Site work including, but not limited to, monitoring wind direction (e.g., wind socks) and approximate temperature during all invasive Site activities. This survey will be conducted with the appropriate pre-calibrated air monitoring instrument(s), as warranted by the field activity. Once this survey has been complete, any changes in the type of PPE will be determined and relayed to those working on-Site.
CAMP will be implemented during Site redevelopment (ground intrusive) activities in accordance with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) generic CAMP (see Appendix H).
Work zone air monitoring will be performed to verify that the proper level of PPE is used, and to determine if increased protection or work stoppage is required. The following equipment shall be used to monitor conditions: • A Photoionization Detector (PID) with a lamp energy of 10.6 eV will be used to provide direct readings of organic vapor concentrations during intrusive activities to determine that personnel protection is adequate. Concentrations shall be recorded during intrusive activities with the potential to encounter contaminant vapors. • Colorimetric detection tubes shall be used based on PID action levels to qualitatively identify possible contaminants as applicable.
• A pre-calibrated multi-gas meter with combustible Lower Explosive Limit (LEL), oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensors shall be used to monitor the potential for oxygen-deficient atmospheres, explosive concentrations of organic vapors, and toxic gases during intrusive operations. Monitoring will be performed according to the action levels for oxygen and combustible gases provided in this section. The calibration for this device will be performed using a known gas composition calibration mixture.
Personal exposure monitoring utilizing activated charcoal tubes may be considered based on whether or not the area sample results are at or above half of the PEL. The decision to perform the monitoring will be made by, and under the control of, the CHSM.
Below are monitoring action levels for Site-specific chemicals of concern. In the event PID readings above the thresholds identified below are sustained for 5 minutes in the breathing zone, worker protection will require upgrading following notification to the OHSM and applicable parties (e.g., client, board of health, regulators, etc.).
7.6.1 Action Levels for Air Monitoring
PPE can remain at Level D if breathing zone VOC concentrations are less than 5 ppm and benzene is non-detect. Personnel are required to evacuate the Site when breathing zone VOC readings exceed 25 ppm.
The following tables include summaries of the air monitoring, work practices, and action levels for the expected contaminants. The action levels to initiate testing with colorimetric tubes for airborne volatiles is 1 ppm (PID reading) and is based on the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for benzene (1 ppm).
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The colorimetric tubes are used to confirm the presence or absence of specific constituents, and they do not provide a measured concentration.
Air Monitoring Summary and Action Levels Organic Vapors PID Reading in Breathing Zone (ppm)1 Action
0-1 ppm above background2 Continue monitoring
Continue monitoring, if applicable initiate 1-5 ppm sustained 60 seconds additional collection of benzene using colorimetric tubes.
<5 ppm and no presence of benzene Continue Monitoring, ventilate space
Ventilate space until PID reads < 5 ppm. If < 5 > 5 ppm - < 25 ppm and no presence of benzene ppm cannot be achieved, upgrade to Level C3.
> 25 ppm Ventilate space and evacuate area.
1 Based on relative response/sensitivity of PID to benzene. 2 Background concentrations should be established at the beginning of each work day. It may be necessary to re-establish background concentrations and ambient conditions vary through the day. 3 Measured air concentrations of known organic vapors will be reduced by the respirator to one half of the PEL or lower, and the individual and combined compound concentrations shall be within the service limit of the respirator cartridge.
Air Monitoring Summary and Action Levels Oxygen
1 O2 Reading in Breathing Zone (%) Action
20.9% O2 Oxygen level normal
< 19.5% O2 Oxygen deficient Interrupt task/Evacuate area
>23.5% O2 Oxygen enriched Interrupt task/Evacuate area
1. Action levels based on USEPA Standard Operating Safety Guides; Table 5-1, Atmospheric Hazard Action Guidelines may be further restricted based on the CHSM’s professional judgment and experience.
Air Monitoring Summary and Action Levels Carbon Monoxide CO Reading in Breathing Zone (ppm)1 Action
Inspect exhaust system for leaks or other sources of CO. <25 ppm Monitor initially and every 15 minutes during use of CO- generating equipment.
Ventilate area. Monitor continuously and record 25-50 ppm measurements. Contact PM.
>50 ppm Cease Field Operations. Ventilate area.
1. Based upon the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of 25 ppm as an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 ppm as an 8-hour TWA concentration.
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Air Monitoring Summary and Action Levels Combustible Gases Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Reading Action
< 4% LEL Site activities will continue with normal (<2,000 ppm) monitoring 4% – 20% LEL Stop work until levels dissipate to <4% LEL (2,000 – 10,000 ppm) Potential explosion hazard. Halt all site activities, > 20% LEL research source of release, aerate work area, (>10,000 ppm) suppress source.
Air Monitoring Summary and Action Levels Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Reading Action
Site activities will continue with normal <10 ppm monitoring
Stop work until levels dissipate to <10 ppm; use >10 ppm mechanical ventilation if possible
Cannot use air purifying respirators for H2S because of olfactory fatigue
7.6.2 Air Monitoring Equipment and Calibration
A PID calibrated to an appropriate calibration mixture will be used to detect organic vapors in and around the work areas. Monitoring will be conducted in and around all work areas and at the workers breathing zone before activities commence to establish a background level, then at 15-minute intervals throughout the day. All equipment will be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. A calibration log will be maintained and will include the name of the person who performed the calibration, the date and time calibrated, and the instrument reading at the time of calibration. A manual bellows pump or equivalent with colorimetric tubes for formaldehyde will be utilized to determine the course of action related to upgrading or downgrading the level of respiratory protection, as applicable.
If air monitoring data indicate safe levels of potentially harmful constituents at consistent intervals (5-minute intervals), then monitoring can be conducted less frequently (every 30 minutes). This determination will be made by the onsite SHSO. Monitoring data, including background readings and calibration records, will be documented. Work to be performed on-Site will conform to Roux’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conformance with these guidelines as well as the guidelines described in this HASP will aid in mitigating the physical and chemical hazards mentioned throughout this HASP.
7.7 Tailgate Safety Meetings
A designated Site worker will provide daily safety briefings (e.g., tailgate meetings) including, but not limited to, the following scenarios: • When new operations are to be conducted;
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• Whenever changes in work practices must be implemented; and • When new conditions are identified and/or information becomes available.
Daily safety briefings shall be recorded on the Roux Daily Tailgate Health and Safety Meeting Log/Daily Site Safety Checklist, and all completed forms will become a part of the project file.
7.8 Spill Containment
Spill containment equipment and procedures should, at a minimum, meet the requirements of the facility’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, if applicable. Otherwise, spill containment equipment and procedures must be considered depending on the task including, but no limited to, chemical/product transfer points and handling.
7.8.1 Initial Spill Notification and Response
Any worker who discovers a hazardous substance spill will immediately notify Levi Curnutte and/or Brandon Vella (PM). The worker will, to his/her best ability, report the hazardous substance involved, the location of the spill, the estimated quantity of material spilled, the direction/flow of the spill material, related fire/explosion incidents, and any associated injuries without compromising their own safety.
7.8.2 Spill Evaluation and Response
Levi Curnutte and/or Brandon Vella (PM) is responsible for evaluating spills and determining the appropriate response. When this evaluation is being made, the spill area will be isolated and demarcated to the extent possible. If necessary to protect nearby community members, notification of the appropriate authorities is made by the PM as appropriate. On-Site response is limited to small spills (e.g., <10 gallons); large spills require external emergency responders who will be contacted by the SHSO.
7.9 Decontamination
The decontamination section of the HASP describes how personnel and equipment are decontaminated when they leave the Exclusion Zone. This section also describes how residual waste from decontamination processes is disposed. The site decontamination procedures are designed to achieve an orderly, controlled removal or neutralization of contaminants that may accumulate on personnel or equipment. These procedures minimize worker contact with contaminants and protect against the transfer of contaminants to clean areas of the site and off-site. They also extend the useful life of PPE by reducing the amount of time that contaminants contact and can permeate PPE surfaces. Decontamination is facilitated within the CRZ at this site, if applicable.
7.9.1 Decontamination Procedures for Personnel and PPE
The following are general decontamination procedures established and implemented at this site. 1. Decontamination is required for all workers exiting a contaminated area. Personnel may re-enter the SZ only after undergoing the decontamination procedures described below in the next section. 2. Protective clothing is decontaminated, cleaned, laundered, maintained and/or replaced as needed to ensure its effectiveness. 3. PPE used at this site that requires maintenance or parts replacement is decontaminated prior to repairs, or
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4. PPE used at this site is decontaminated or prepared for disposal on the premises. Personnel who handle contaminated equipment have been trained in the proper means to do so to avoid hazardous exposure. 5. This site uses an off-site laundry for decontamination of PPE. The site has informed that facility of the hazards associated with contaminated PPE from this site. 6. The site requires and trains workers that if their permeable clothing is splashed or becomes wetted with a hazardous substance, they will immediately exit the work zone, perform applicable decontamination procedures, shower, and change into uncontaminated clothing. 7. Procedures for disposal of decontamination waste meet applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.
7.9.2 Decontamination Procedures for Equipment
All tools, equipment, and machinery from the EZ or CRZ are decontaminated in the CRZ prior to removal to the SZ. Equipment decontamination procedures are designed to minimize the potential for hazardous skin or inhalation exposure and to avoid cross-contamination and chemical incompatibilities.
General Equipment Decontamination Procedures: 1. Decontamination is required for all equipment exiting a contaminated area. Equipment may re-enter the SZ only after undergoing the equipment decontamination procedures. 2. Vehicles that travel regularly between the contaminated and clean areas of the site are carefully decontaminated each time they exit the EZ and the effectiveness of that decontamination is monitored to reduce the likelihood that contamination will be spread to other parts of the site. 3. Particular attention is given to decontaminating tires, scoops, and other parts of heavy equipment that are directly exposed to contaminants and contaminated soil.
The following items may be used to decontaminate equipment: • Fresh water rinse; • Non-phosphorus detergent wash; • Distilled water rinse; • Acetone rinse; • Distilled water rinse; and • A steam cleaner or pressure washer (heavy equipment only).
7.9.3 Monitoring the Effectiveness of Decontamination Procedures
Visual examination and sampling are used to evaluate the effectiveness of decontamination procedures. Visual examination is used to ensure that procedures are implemented as described and that they appear to control the spread of contaminants under changing site conditions. Visual examination is also used to inspect for signs of residual contamination or for contaminant permeation of PPE.
Personnel who work in contaminated areas of the site, either the Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ) or the Exclusion Zone, are trained in the principles and practices of decontamination described in this section of the HASP and in related SOPs. If site procedures are changed as a result of inspection and monitoring, all affected employees are notified of these changes.
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7.10 Confined Space Entry
The following is a list of the safety requirements for confined space entry at the Site:
• ROUX PERSONNEL ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ENTER AN OSHA PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE; • Currently the scope of work DOES NOT require personnel to enter permitted confined space for this project; and • Any changes to the field activities that may necessitate confined space entry will be reported to the Project Principal and OHSM.
Confined space is defined as any space, depression, or enclosure that: • Has limited opening for entry and egress; • Is large enough for and employee to enter and perform assigned work; and • Is not intended for continuous occupancy.
A permit required confined space is one that meets the definition of a confined space and has one or more of the following characteristics: • May contain or produce life-threatening atmospheres due to oxygen deficiency the presence of toxic, flammable, or corrosive contaminants; • Contains a material that has the potential for engulfment; • Has an internal configuration that may cause an entrant to be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; and • Contains any other serious safety or health hazards.
Although Roux personnel will not perform confined space entry, it is expected that subcontractors performing cleaning and mitigation and/or remedial measures activities may be required to enter structures that are considered to be a permit required confined space. Permitting of the confined space as well as hazard mitigation for entry will be completed by the subcontractor in accordance with 1910.146.
7.11 Client and Site-Specific
In addition to the OSHA-specific procedures discussed above, there may be client and site-specific safety procedures that must be adhered to during the performance of remedial activities at the Site. Client and site-specific requirements will be documented and brought to the attention of Roux and Roux subcontractor personnel.
7.12 Unusual or Significant Risks
Field activities that appear to have unusual or significant risks that cannot be adequately managed with existing risk tools such as LPS, HASPs, traffic safety plans, work permits, design and O&M practices, equipment HAZOPS or other safety tools must be referred to the CHSM to help with the assessment and management of the associated potential safety risks. Examples include the use of explosives for demolition, use of firearms to control wildlife, rappelling, demolition over water, diving, etc.
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7.13 Activity-Specific Hazards
In addition to the general hazards discussed above, there are activity-specific hazards associated with each work activity planned for the Site. An activity-specific JSA has been completed for each of the activities planned for the Site. JSAs are provided in Appendix A. In the event that new work activities or tasks are planned, JSAs will be developed and implemented prior to performing the new activities. In the absence of a JSA, the personnel performing work must prepare a field JSA and receive clearance from a designated competent safety official prior to performing any task with significant risk. In emergency situations where time is critical SPSAs will be utilized to identify the task, associated hazards and mitigative actions to take. For lower risk activities (as deemed by the discretion of a Competent Person) where a JSA is determined to not be needed, the individual(s) conducting the activities must perform SPSAs prior to and during the work.
7.13.1 Electrical and Other Utility Assessment and Accommodations
Roux shall perform a site walk to identify any potential overhead electrical or utility lines. All applicable guidelines will be followed in the vicinity of overhead power and utility lines (see Section 7.13.3 below).
Prior to commencing work, Roux will review all available Site maps showing buried utility lines to identify potential hazards to confirm no underground hazards are known to exist in the vicinity of the areas of the Site pertinent to this HASP. Roux or its subcontractor(s) will complete a “one-call” public utility mark out. Additionally, a private utility mark-out and/or geophysical investigation may be performed. The results of all utility assessments will be available on-Site for review during implementation of all scopes of work involving intrusive activities.
7.13.2 Subsurface Work
Subsurface work activities will require adherence to Roux’s Corporate Subsurface Utility Clearance Management program found within Appendix F.
7.13.2.1 Excavations and Trenching
All trenching and excavation work activities contracted by Roux shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.651-652 Subpart P. Additionally, for trenches greater than 4 feet deep, where employees will enter, the trench needs to have a stairway or ladder or other safe means of egress. Where employees will enter trenches greater than 5 feet deep, the trench must have some type of protective system or sloped appropriately to prevent cave-ins.
The SHSO will be present on-Site during all Roux contracted excavation and backfill operations and will supplement health and safety monitoring conducted by Subcontractor air quality screening to ensure that appropriate levels of protection and safety procedures are utilized. The proximity of chemical, water, sewer, and electrical lines will be identified by Roux and/or their subcontractor before any subsurface activity or sampling is attempted.
The following safe work practices will be implemented during this task. • The proximity of chemical, water, sewer, and electrical lines will be identified by a facility representative prior to beginning any subsurface activity. • While earthmoving, stay out of the excavator’s delineated heavy equipment exclusion zone and away from the excavation sides, where there is potential for cave in (within excavations that are 6 feet or more in depth, a delineated perimeter 6 feet away from the excavated edge is required).
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Maximum Allowable Slopes
Soil or Rock Type Maximum Allowable Slopes (H:V)1 for Excavations Less Than 20 Feet Deep3
Stable Rock Vertical (90°)
2 3 Type A /4 : 1 (53°) Type B 1 : 1 (45°)
1 Type C 1 /2 : 1 (34°) OSHA (29 CFR 1926.652, Subpart P, Appendices A and B) Notes: 1 Numbers shown in parentheses next to maximum allowable slopes are angles expressed in degrees from the horizontal. Angles have been rounded off. 2 1 A short-term maximum allowable slope of /2H : 1V (63°) is allowed in excavations in Type A soil that are 12 feet (3.67 meters) or less in depth. Short-term maximum allowable slopes for excavations greater than 12 feet (3.67 meters) in depth shall be 3 /4H : 1V (53°). 3 Sloping or benching for excavations greater than 20 feet deep shall be designed and stamped by a registered professional engineer.
Proper stockpiling (i.e., 2 feet minimum distance from the excavation edge), containment, transport, storage, and disposal practices will be utilized and is dependent upon the potential type and amount of waste generated during operations. The location of safety equipment and evacuation procedures will be established prior to initiation of operations according to this HASP.
7.13.3 Heavy Equipment
Use of heavy equipment at the Site will require adherence to Roux’s Corporate Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone Management Program found within Appendix G. Additionally, operation of the drill rig/other heavy equipment will maintain clearances from overhead power lines in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR1926.1408 Table A Minimum Clearance Distances provided below.
Minimum Required Clearances for Energized Overhead Power Lines Nominal System Voltage of Power Line Minimum Required Clearance (K V) (feet) 0-50 10 51-100 12 101-200 15 201-300 20 301-500 25 501-750 35 751-1000 45 1 kilovolt (KV) = 1,000 volts
7.14 Heat Stress
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration records average minimum/maximum temperatures of 48 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit during the year in Brooklyn, New York.
7.14.1 Heat Stress
Heat stress is a significant potential hazard and can be associated with heavy physical activity and/or the use of personal protective equipment in hot weather environments. Heat cramps are brought on by prolonged
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exposure to heat. As an individual sweats, water and salts are lost by the body resulting in painful muscle cramps. The signs and symptoms of heat stress are as follows: • Severe muscle cramps, usually in the legs and abdomen; • Exhaustion, often to the point of collapse; and • Dizziness or periods of faintness.
First aid treatment includes, but is not limited to, shade, rest, and fluid replacement. Typically, the individual should recover within one-half hour while being monitored constantly. If the individual has not improved substantially within 30 minutes and the body temperature has not decreased, the individual should be transported to a hospital for medical attention.
7.14.2 Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion may occur in a healthy individual who has been exposed to excessive heat while working or exercising. The circulatory system of the individual fails as blood collects near the skin to rid the body of excess heat through transference. The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are as follows: • Rapid and shallow breathing; • Weak pulse; • Cold and clammy skin with heavy perspiration; • Skin appears pale; • Fatigue and weakness; • Dizziness; and • Elevated body temperature.
First aid treatment includes, but is not limited to, cooling the victim, elevating the feet, and replacing fluids.
If the individual is not substantially improved within 30 minutes and the body temperature has not decreased, the individual should be transported to the hospital for medical attention.
7.14.3 Heat Stroke
Heat stroke occurs when an individual is exposed to excessive heat and stops sweating. This condition is classified as a MEDICAL EMERGENCY requiring immediate cooling of the victim and transport to a medical facility. The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are as follows: • Dry, hot red skin; • Body temperature approaching or above 105 degrees F; • Confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech; • Seizures; • Large (dilated) pupils; and • Loss of consciousness – the individual may go into a coma.
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First aid treatment requires immediate cooling and transportation to a medical facility. Heat stress is a significant hazard if any type of protective equipment (semi-permeable or impermeable) that prevents evaporative cooling when worn in hot weather environments.
7.15 Cold Stress
Cold stress is a danger at low temperatures and when the wind-chill factor is low. Prevention of cold-related illnesses is a function of whole-body protection. Adequate insulating clothing must be used when the air temperature is below 60°F. A work/rest regimen will be initiated when ambient temperatures and protective clothing cause a stressful situation. In addition, reduced work periods followed by rest in a warm area may be necessary in extreme conditions. The signs and symptoms of cold stress include the following: • Severe shivering; • Abnormal behavior; • Slowing; • Weakness; • Stumbling or repeated falling; • Inability to walk; • Collapse; and/or • Unconsciousness.
First aid requires removing the victim from the cold environment and seeking medical attention immediately. Also, prevent further body heat loss by covering the victim lightly with blankets. Do not cover the victim's face. If the victim is still conscious, administer hot drinks and encourage activity such as walking, wrapped in a blanket.
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8. Field Team Review
Each person performing work at or visiting this site shall sign this section after site-specific training is completed and before being permitted to access the CRZ or Exclusion Zone.
I have read and understand this Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan. I will comply with the provision contained therein.
Site/Project: Greenpoint Ferry Site/1 Java Street
Name & Company Signature Date
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9. Approvals
By their signature, the undersigned certify that this HASP is approved and will be utilized at the Broadway Triangle Parcels A1, A2, B, and C.
February 24, 2021 Vanessa Ricigliano – Site Health and Safety Officer Date
February 24, 2021 Kristina DeLuca – Office Health and Safety Manager Date
February 24, 2021 Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP – Corporate Health and Safety Manager Date
February 24, 2021 Jeff Wills – Project Manager Date
February 24, 2021 Emily Butler – Project Manager Date
February 24, 2021 Rob Kovacs – Project Principal Date
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TABLE
Toxicological Properties of Hazardous Substances Present at the Site
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX Table 1. Toxicological, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Compounds Potentially Present at the Site
Compound CAS # ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL OSHA PEL IDLH Routes of Toxic Properties Target Organs Physical/Chemical Properties Exposure
Acenaphthene 83-32-9 None established None established None established None established inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system Eyes, skin, respiratory Brown solid ingestion, skin system and/or eye contact
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 None Established None established None established None established inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system Eyes, skin, respiratory Yellow Solid ingestion, skin system Fl. Pt.=251°F and/or eye contact
Arsenic (inorganic) 7440-38-2 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.010 mg/m3 Ca [5 mg/m3 (as Inhalation; Ulceration of nasal septum, dermatitis, GI disturbances, peripheral Liver, kidneys, skin, Metal: sliver-gray or tin-white, brittle, odorless (metal) C 0.002 mg/m3 [15-min] As)] ingestion; skin neuropathy, resp irritation, hyperpigmentation of skin, [potential lungs, lymphatic sys solid absorption; skin occupational carcinogen] BP: sublimes and/or eye contact
Barium 7440-39-3 TWA 0.5 mg/m3 None established TWA 0.5 mg/m3 None established Inhalation, Irritation skin, respiratory system, digestive system Skin, eyes, respiratory Yellow white powder ingestion, skin system BP: 1640 C contact Benzene 71-43-2 TWA 0.5 ppm Ca TWA 0.1 ppm TWA 1 ppm ST 5 ppm Ca [500 ppm] inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin, nose, respiratory system; dizziness; Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless to light yellow liquid with an STEL 2.5 ppm STEL 1 ppm absorption, headache, nausea, staggered gait; anorexia, lassitude system, blood, central aromatic odor [Note: Solid below 42 °F] ingestion, skin (weakness, exhaustion); dermatitis; bone marrow depression; nervous system, bone BP: 176°F and/or eye contact [potential occupational carcinogen] marrow Fl.Pt. = 12°F LEL: 1.2% UEL: 7.8% Class B Flammable liquid Benzo[a]anthracene 56-55-3 None established [skin cancer] None established None established None established Inhalation; Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system, CNS; skin cancer Skin Pale Yellow crystal, solid ingestion; skin BP: 438 C absorption; skin and/or eye contact
Benzo[a]pyrene 50-32-8 None established [cancer] TWA 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 None established Inhalation; POISON. This material is an experimental carcinogen, mutagen, Skin, eye, bladder, lung, Yellow crystals or powder [found in cigarette ingestion; skin tumorigen, neoplastigen and teratogen. It is a probable reproductive smoke, coal tar, fuel exhaust gas and in absorption; skin carcinogen in humans and a known human mutagen. IARC Group many other sources] and/or eye contact 2A carcinogen. It is believed to cause bladder, skin and lung BP: 495 C cancer. Exposure to it may damage the developing fetus. May cause reproductive damage. Skin, respiratory and eye irritant or burns. Benzo[b]fluoranthene 205-99-2 None established [cancer] TWA 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 None established Inhalation; No data were identified on the toxicity of benzo[b]fluoranthene to Respiratory system, skin, Off-white to tan powder ingestion; skin humans. Based on results of studies in animals, IARC concluded bladder, kidneys and/or eye contact that benzo[b]fluoranthene is possibly carcinogenic to humans
Benzo[k]fluoranthene 207-08-9 None established None established None established None established inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal; fatal if Lungs, respiratory system Yellow crystals absorption, swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through the skin; vomiting, nausea, BP: 480 C ingestion, skin diarrhea and/or eye contact
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 None established None established California permisible exposure None established inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory tract, very toxic to aquatic life with Eyes, skin, respiratory Pale Yellow -Green Crystals limits for chemical absorption, long lasting effects system BP: 550°C contaminants (Title 8, Article ingestion, skin 107) and/or eye contact PEL 0.2 mg/m3 Beryllium 7440-41-7 TWA 0.00005 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.002 mg/m3 Ca [4 mg/m3 (as inhalation, skin Berylliosis (chronic exposure): anorexia, weight loss, lassitude Eyes, skin, respiratory Metal: A hard, brittle, gray-white solid. 3 (metal) C 0.0005 mg/m C 0.005 mg/m3 (30 minutes) Be)] and/or eye contact (weakness, exhaustion), chest pain, cough, clubbing of fingers, system BP: 4532°F with a maximum peak of cyanosis, pulmonary insufficiency; irritation eyes; dermatitis; [potential occupational carcinogen] 0.025 mg/m3
Cadmium 7440-43-9 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.005 mg/m3 Ca [9 mg/m3 (as inhalation, Pulmonary edema, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, chest respiratory system, Metal: Silver-white, blue-tinged lustrous, (metal) Cd)] ingestion tightness, substernal (occurring beneath the sternum) pain; kidneys, prostate, blood odorless solid. headache; chills, muscle aches; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; BP: 1409°F anosmia (loss of the sense of smell), emphysema, proteinuria, mild anemia; [potential occupational carcinogen] Carbon Tetrachloride 56-23-5 TWA 5 ppm Ca ST 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) [60 minute] TWA 10 ppm Ca [200 ppm] inhalation, skin irritation eyes, skin; central nervous system depression; nausea, central nervous system, Colorless liquid with a characteristic ether- STEL 10 ppm C 25 ppm absorbtion, vomiting; liver, kidney injury; drowsiness, dizziness, eyes, lungs, liver, like odor. 200 ppm (5-minute maximum ingestion, skin incoordination; [potential occupational carcinogen] kidneys, skin BP: 170°F peak in any 4 hours) and/or eye contact
Carbon Monoxide 630-08-0 TWA 25 ppm TWA 35 ppm TWA 50 ppm 1,200 ppm inhalation Carboxyhemogloemia Blood Colorless, odorless gas C 200 ppm
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Compound CAS # ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL OSHA PEL IDLH Routes of Toxic Properties Target Organs Physical/Chemical Properties Exposure
Chromium 7440-47-3 TWA 0.5 mg/m3 (metal and Cr III TWA 0.5 mg/m3 TWA 1 mg/m3 250 mg/m3 (as Cr) inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin; lung fibrosis (histologic) Eyes, skin, respiratory Blue-white to steel-gray, lustrous, brittle, compounds) ingestion, skin system hard, odorless solid. and/or eye contact BP: 4788°F TWA 0.05 mg/m3 (water-soluble Cr VI compounds) TWA 0.01 mg/m3 (insoluble Cr IV compounds) Chrysene; Phenanthrene; 65996-93-2 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (benzene- Ca [80 mg/m3] Inhalation, skin Dermatitis, bronchitis, [potential occupational carcinogen] Respiratory system, skin, Black or dark-brown amorphous residue. Pyrene; Coal tar pitch volatiles TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (cyclohexane-extractable soluble fraction) and/or eye contact bladder, kidneys Combustible Solids fraction) Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles; 65996-93-2 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (cyclohexane- TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (benzene- Ca [80 mg/m3] Inhalation, skin Dermatitis, bronchitis, [potential occupational carcinogen] respiratory system, skin, Black or dark-brown amorphous residue. Chrysene; Phenanthrene; extractable fraction) soluble fraction) and/or eye contact bladder, kidneys Combustible Solids Pyrene 1,1-Dichloroethane 75-34-3 TWA 100 ppm TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) 3000 ppm inhalation, Irritation skin; central nervous system depression; liver, kidney, Skin, liver, kidneys, lungs, Colorless, oily liquid with a chloroform-like ingestion, skin lung damage central nervous system odor. and/or eye contact BP: 135°F Fl.P: 2°F UEL: 11.4% LEL: 5.4% 1,2-Dichloroethane (Ethylene 107-06-2 TWA 10 ppm Ca TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) TWA 50 ppm Ca [50 ppm] inhalation, Irritation eyes, corneal opacity; central nervous system Eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, Colorless liquid with a pleasant, chloroform- Dichloride) STEL 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) C 100 ppm ingestion, skin depression; nausea, vomiting; dermatitis; liver, kidney, central nervous system, like odor. [Note: Decomposes slowly, 200 ppm [5-minute maximum absorption, skin cardiovascular system damage; [potential occupational cardiovascular system becomes acidic & darkens in color.] peak in any 3 hours] and/or eye contact carcinogen] BP: 182°F Fl.P: 56°F UEL: 16% LEL: 6.2% Class IB Flammable Liquid
1,2-Dichloroethene (total) 540-59-0 TWA 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm (790 mg/m3) TWA 200 ppm (790 mg/m3) 1000 ppm inhalation, Irritation eyes, respiratory system; central nervous system Eyes, respiratory system, Colorless liquid (usually a mixture of the cis & ingestion, skin depression central nervous system trans isomers) with a slightly acrid, and/or eye contact chloroform-like odor BP: 118-140°F Fl.P: 36-39°F UEL: 12.8% LEL: 5.6% Class IB Flammable Liquid cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-59-2 TWA 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm None established inhalation, skin Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Irritant. Skin Colorless liquid absorption, Narcotic. Suspected carcinogen BP: 60 C ingestion Fl.P: 4 C UEL: 12.8% LEL: 9.7 % trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 TWA 200 ppm None established TWA 200 ppm None established inhalation, skin Narcotic. Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory tract, mucous Respiratory tract, mucous Colorless liquid with a fruity pleasant odor STEL 250 ppm (skin) absorption, membrane; CNS depression. membrane, eyes, skin, BP: 48°C ingestion, skin CNS Fl.P 6C and/or eye contact UEL: 12.8% LEL: 9.7% Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene 53-70-3 None established None established None established None established Inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin Eyes, skin; skin Colorless crystalline powder ingestion, skin photosensitization. BP: 524°C and/or eye contact
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 Diesel Fuel #2 68476-34-6 TWA 100 mg/m3; Skin notation None established Designated as an OSHA None established ingestion, skin Kidney damage; potential lung damage; suspected carcinogen; Eyes, skin, kidneys Clear yellow brown combustible liquid; floats Select Carcinogen and/or eye contact irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory tract; dizziness, headache, on water; distinct diesel petroleum nausea; chemical pneumonitis (from aspiration of liquid); dry, red hydrocarbon odor. skin; irritant contact dermatitis; eye redness, pain. BP: 356-716°F Fl.P: 154.4-165.2°F LEL: 0.6% UEL: 7.0% Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 TWA 20 ppm TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) 800 ppm [10%LEL] inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; headache; dermatitis; Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. STEL 125 ppm (545 mg/m3) ingestion, skin narcosis, coma system, central nervous BP: 277°F and/or eye contact system Fl.P: 55°F UEL: 6.7% LEL: 0.8% Class IB Flammable Liquid Fluoranthene 206-44-0 None established None established None established None established inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; possible burns; heart and liver injury, Heart, liver, lungs. Yellow needles. absorption, pulmonary edema, respiratory arrest, gastrointestinal ingestion, skin disturbances. and/or eye contact
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Compound CAS # ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL OSHA PEL IDLH Routes of Toxic Properties Target Organs Physical/Chemical Properties Exposure
Fuel Oil #2 68476-30-2 TWA 100 mg/m3; Skin notation None established None established None established inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; CNS effects; nausea, vomiting, headache, Eyes, skin, CNS Clear or yellow to red oily liquid, kerosene- absorption, cramping, dizziness, weakness, loss of coordination,, drowsiness; like odor ingestion, skin kidney, liver damage BP: 347 - 689 °F and/or eye contact UEL:5-6% LEL: 0.7-1.0% Gasoline 8006-61-9 TWA 300 ppm Carcinogen None established Ca [IDLH value has Skin absorption; Eyes and skin irritation, mucous membrane; dermatitis; headache; Eyes, skin, respiratory Clear liquid with a characteristic odor, STEL 500 ppm not been inhalation; listlessness, blurred vision, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, system, CNS, Liver, aromatic determined] ingestion; skin convulsions; chemical pneumonitis; possible liver, kidney damage Kidneys Fl.Pt. = -45°F and/or eye contact [Potential occupational carcinogen] LEL = 1.4% UEL = 7.6% Class 1B Flammable Liquid Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 TWA 1 ppm C 10 ppm (15 mg/m3) [10-minute] C 20 ppm 50 ppm [10-minute 100 ppm inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, respiratory system; apnea, coma, convulsions; Eyes, respiratory system, Colorless gas with a strong odor of rotten STEL 5 ppm maximum peak] and/or eye contact conjunctivitis, eye pain, lacrimation (discharge of tears), central nervous system eggs. photophobia (abnormal visual intolerance to light), corneal BP: -77°F vesiculation; dizziness, headache, lassitude (weakness, UEL: 44.0% exhaustion), irritability, insomnia; gastrointestinal disturbance; LEL: 4.0% liquid: frostbite Flammable Gas Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 193-39-5 None established None established None established None established inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; possible human carcinogen (skin); weakness; Skin Fluorescent green-yellow crystalline solid absorption, affect liver, lung tissue, renal tissue; impairment of blood forming BP: 536 C ingestion, skin tissue and/or eye contact
Lead (inorganic) 7439-92-1 TWA 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (8-hour) 0.050 mg/m3 TWA 0.050 mg/m3 100 mg/m3 (as Pb) inhalation, Lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), insomnia; facial pallor; Eyes, gastrointestinal A heavy, ductile, soft, gray solid. ingestion, skin anorexia, weight loss, malnutrition; constipation, abdominal pain, tract, central nervous BP: 3164°F and/or eye contact colic; anemia; gingival lead line; tremor; paralysis wrist, ankles; system, kidneys, blood, Noncombustible Solid in bulk form encephalopathy; kidney disease; irritation eyes; hypertension gingival tissue
Mercury (organo) alkyl 7439-97-6 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 2 mg/m3 (as Hg) inhalation, skin Paresthesia; ataxia, dysarthria; vision, hearing disturbance; Eyes, skin, central Appearance and odor vary depending upon compounds (as Hg) STEL 0.03 mg/m3 [skin] STEL 0.03 mg/m3 [skin] C 0.04 mg/m3 absorption, spasticity, jerking limbs; dizziness; salivation; lacrimation nervous system, the specific (organo) alkyl mercury ingestion, skin (discharge of tears); nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; skin peripheral nervous compound and/or eye contact burns; emotional disturbance; kidney injury; possible teratogenic system, kidneys effects Mercury compounds [except 7439-97-6 TWA 0.025 mg/m3 (elemental Hg Vapor: TWA 0.05 mg/m3 [skin] TWA 0.1 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 (as Hg) inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; cough, chest pain, dyspnea (breathing Eyes, skin, respiratory Metal: Silver-white, heavy, odorless liquid. (organo) alkyls] (as Hg) and inorganic forms) Other: C 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] absorption, difficulty), bronchitis, pneumonitis; tremor, insomnia, irritability, system, central nervous [Note: "Other" Hg compounds include all Mercury ingestion, skin indecision, headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); system, kidneys inorganic & aryl Hg compounds except and/or eye contact stomatitis, salivation; gastrointestinal disturbance, anorexia, (organo) alkyls.] weight loss; proteinuria BP: 674°F Methylene Chloride 75-09-2 TWA 50 ppm, A3 - suspected Ca TWA 25 ppm Ca [2300 ppm] inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), Eyes, skin, Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor (Dichloromethane) human carcinogen STEL 125 ppm absorption, drowsiness, dizziness; numbness, tingle limbs; nausea; [potential cardiovascular system, BP: 104°F ingestion, skin occupational carcinogen] central nervous system UEL: 23% and/or eye contact LEL: 13%
Naphtha (Rubber Solvent) 8030-30-6 None established TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) 1000 ppm inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin, nose; dizziness, drowsiness; dermatitis; in Eyes, skin, respiratory Reddish-brown, mobile liquid with an [10%LEL] ingestion, skin animals: liver, kidney damage system, central nervous aromatic odor and/or eye contact system, liver, kidneys BP: 320-428°F Fl.P: 100-109°F Class II Combustible Liquid Naphthalene 91-20-3 TWA 10 ppm [skin] TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) STEL 15 ppm TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) 250 ppm inhalation, skin Irritation eyes; headache, confusion, excitement, malaise (vague Eyes, skin, blood, liver, Colorless to brown solid with an odor of (75 mg/m3) absorption, feeling of discomfort); nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; irritation kidneys, central nervous mothballs. ingestion, skin bladder; profuse sweating; jaundice; hematuria (blood in the system BP: 424°F and/or eye contact urine), renal shutdown; dermatitis, optical neuritis, corneal Fl.P: 174°F damage UEL: 5.9% LEL: 0.9% Petroleum 8002-05-9 None established TWA 350 mg/m3 TWA 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3) 1,100 [10% LEL] Inhalation; Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; dizziness, drowsiness, CNS, eyes, respiratory Colorless liquid with a gasoline or kerosene- hydrocarbons(Petroleum C 1800 mg/m3 [15 min] ingestion; skin headache, nausea; dried/cracked skin; chemical pneumonitis system, skin like odor distillates) and/or eye contact BP: 86-460°F Fl. Pt = -40 to -86°F UEL: 5.9% LEL: 1.1% Flammable liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyls 53469-21-9 TWA 1 mg/m3 Ca TWA 0.001 mg/m3 0.5 mg/m3 5 ppm Dermal; inhalation; Irritation eyes; chloracne; liver damage; reproductive effects; Eyes, skin, liver, Colorless to light-colored, viscous liquid, (PCBs) (Chlorodiphenyl (42% ingestion; skin [potential occupational carcinogen] respiratory system hydrocarbon odor, BP: 617 - 734oF, non- Chlorine)) and/or eye contact flammable, LEL: NA, UEL: NA
Selenium 7782-49-2 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 TWA 0.2 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 (as Se) inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; visual disturbance; headache; Eyes, skin, respiratory Amorphous or crystalline, red to gray solid. ingestion, skin chills, fever; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), bronchitis; metallic system, liver, kidneys, [Note: Occurs as an impurity in most sulfide and/or eye contact taste, garlic breath, gastrointestinal disturbance; dermatitis; eye, blood, spleen ores.] skin burns; in animals: anemia; liver necrosis, cirrhosis; kidney, BP: 1265°F spleen damage
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Compound CAS # ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL OSHA PEL IDLH Routes of Toxic Properties Target Organs Physical/Chemical Properties Exposure
Silver 7440-22-4 TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (metal, dust, TWA 0.01 mg/m3 TWA 0.01 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 (as Ag) inhalation, Blue-gray eyes, nasal septum, throat, skin; irritation, ulceration Nasal septum, skin, eyes Metal: White, lustrous solid (metal) fume) ingestion, skin skin; gastrointestinal disturbance BP: 3632°F and/or eye contact TWA 0.01 mg/m3 (Soluble compounds, as Ag) Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 TWA 25 ppm Ca Minimize workplace exposure TWA 100 ppm Ca [150 ppm] inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, respiratory system; nausea; Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless liquid with a mild, chloroform-like STEL 100 ppm concentrations C 200 ppm (for 5 minutes in absorption, flush face, neck; dizziness, incoordination; headache, drowsiness; system, liver, kidneys, odor. listed as A3, animal carcinogen any 3-hour period), with a ingestion, skin skin erythema (skin redness); liver damage; [potential central nervous system BP: 250°F maximum peak of 300 ppm and/or eye contact occupational carcinogen] Noncombustible Liquid
Toluene 108-88-3 TWA 20 ppm TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3) TWA 200 ppm 500 ppm inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, nose; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), confusion, Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless liquid with a sweet, pungent, STEL 150 ppm (560 mg/m3) C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10- absorption, euphoria, dizziness, headache; dilated pupils, lacrimation system, central nervous benzene-like odor. minute maximum peak) ingestion, skin (discharge of tears); anxiety, muscle fatigue, insomnia; system, liver, kidneys BP: 232°F and/or eye contact paresthesia; dermatitis; liver, kidney damage Fl.P: 40°F UEL: 7.1% LEL: 1.1% Class IB Flammable Liquid 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl 71-55-6 TWA 350 ppm C 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3) [15-minute] TWA 350 ppm (1900 mg/m3) 700 ppm inhalation, Irritation eyes, skin; headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), Eyes, skin, central Colorless liquid with a mild, chloroform-like Chloroform) STEL 450 ppm ingestion, skin central nervous system depression, poor equilibrium; dermatitis; nervous system, odor. and/or eye contact cardiac arrhythmias; liver damage cardiovascular system, BP: 165°F liver UEL: 12.5% LEL: 7.5% Trichloroethene 79-01-6 TWA 10 ppm Ca TWA 100 ppm Ca [1000 ppm] inhalation, skin Irritation eyes, skin; headache, visual disturbance, lassitude Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless liquid (unless dyed blue) with a STEL 25 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5- absorption, (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, tremor, drowsiness, nausea, system, heart, liver, chloroform-like odor. minute maximum peak in any ingestion, skin vomiting; dermatitis; cardiac arrhythmias, paresthesia; liver injury; kidneys, central nervous BP: 189°F 2 hours) and/or eye contact [potential occupational carcinogen] system UEL(77°F): 10.5% LEL(77°F): 8% Vinyl Chloride 75-01-4 TWA 1 ppm Carcinogen TWA 1 ppm Ca [IDLH value has inhalation, skin, Lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); abdominal pain, Liver, central nervous Colorless gas or liquid (below 7°F) with a C 5 ppm [15-minute] not been and/or eye contact gastrointestinal bleeding; enlarged liver; pallor or cyanosis of system, blood, respiratory pleasant odor at high concentrations. determined] (liquid) extremities; liquid: frostbite; [potential occupational carcinogen] system, lymphatic system BP: 7°F UEL: 33.0% LEL: 3.6% Flammable Gas Xylene (m, o & p isomers) 108-38-3, TWA 100 ppm TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) 900 ppm Skin absorption, Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; dizziness, excitement, Eyes, skin, respiratory Colorless liquid with an aromatic odor 95-47-6, STEL 150 ppm inhalation, drowsiness, incoordination, staggering gait; corneal vacuolization; system, central nervous BP: 282°F, 292°F, 281°F 106-42-3 ingestion, skin, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; dermatitis system, gastrointestinal Fl. Pt. 82°F, 90°F, 81°F and/or eye contact tract, blood, liver, kidneys LEL: 1.1%, 0.9%, 1.1% UEL: 7.0%, 6.7%, 7.0% Class C Flammable Liquid Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2 TWA 2 mg/m3 None established TWA 10 mg/m3 (for zinc None established skin and/or eye Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory tract; gastrointestinal disturbances Eyes, skin, respiratory Bluish gray solid STEL 10 mg/m3 oxide fume) contact, inhalation, system, BP: 1664.6°F ingestion Flammable
References U.S. Department of Labor. 1990. OSHA Regulated Hazardous Substances, industrial Exposure and Control Technologies Government Institutes, Inc. Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Sax, N. Van Nostrand and Reinhold Company, 11th Edition, 1987. Proctor, N.H., J.P. Hughes and M.L. Fischman, 1989. Chemical Hazards of the Workplace. Van Nostrand Reinhold. New York. Sax, N.I. and R.J. Lewis. 1989. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 7th Edition. Van Nostrand Reinhold. New York. 2017 TLVs® and BEIs®, American Conference of Industrial Hygienists
Abbreviations: ACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. BP – boiling point at 1 atmosphere, °F C – Ceiling, is a concentration that should not be exceeded during and part of the working exposure. CAS# - Chemical Abstracts Service registry number which is unique for each chemical. Ft Pt. – Flash point IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health concentrations represent the maximum concentration from which, in the event of respirator failure, one could escape within 30 minutes without a respirator and without experiencing any escape-impairing or irreversible health effects. LEL – Lower explosive (flammable) limit in air, % by volume (at room temperature) mg/m3 – Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (usually) a time weighted average concentration that must not be exceeded during any 8 hour work shift of a 40 hr work week. ppm – parts per million REL – NIOSH Recommended Limit indicated a time weighted average concentration that must not be exceeded during any 10 hour work shift of a 40 hr work week SG - Specific Gravity STEL – Short-term exposure limit (ST) TLV - ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (usually 8 hour time weighted average concentrations). TWA – 8-hour, time-weighted average UEL – Upper explosive (flammable) limit in air, % by volume (at room temperature) VP - Vapor Pressure
Page 4 of 4 3583.0001Y104/WKB Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York FIGURES
1. Site Location Map 2. Site Plan with Emergency Muster Area 3. Routes to Urgent Care and Hospital
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX Title: QUADRANGLE LOCATION SITE LOCATION MAP
GREENPOINT FERRY SITE 1 JAVA STREET, BROOKLYN, NY New York Prepared for: LENDLEASE DEVELOPMENT, INC.
" Compiled by: E.B. Date: 02/08/21 FIGURE 1,000 0 1,000' Prepared by: M.S.R. Scale: AS SHOWN Project Mgr: J.W. Project: 3583.0001Y000 1 File: 3583.0001Y104.1.mxd V:\GIS\PROJECTS\3583\0001Y\104\3583.0001Y104.1.MXD V:\GIS\PROJECTS\3583\0001Y\104\3583.0001Y104.2.MXD Prepared for: Prepared Title: LEGEND EMERGENCY MUSTER MUSTER EMERGENCY AREA 75 EXISTING BUILDING BOUNDARY BUILDING EXISTING EXIT AND ENTRANCE SITE AREA MUSTER EMERGENCY LENDLEASE DEVELOPMENT, INC. DEVELOPMENT, LENDLEASE 1 JAVA1 NY BROOKLYN, STREET, SITE PLAN WITH PLAN SITE GREENPOINT FERRY SITE FERRY GREENPOINT File: 3583.0001Y104.2.mxd File: J.W. Mgr: Project by: M.S.R. Prepared E.B. by: Compiled 0 Project: 3583.0001Y000 Project: Scale: SHOWN AS 02/08/21 Date: 75 ' FIGURE 2 V:\GIS\PROJECTS\3583\0001Y\104\3583.0001Y104.3.MXD K " NYU LANGONE MEDICAN CENTER MEDICAN LANGONE NYU 550 1ST AVE,NY, 550 1ST 10016 NY CITYMD - 795 MANHATTAN795 - AVECITYMD ^ _ BROOKLYN, 11222 NY "' Prepared for: Prepared Title: DIRECTIONS TO URGENT CARE TO URGENT DIRECTIONS TO HOSPITAL DIRECTIONS 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 2. 1. STAY ON MANHATTAN AVE MANHATTAN ON STAY TO WAY CHARNO THROUGH STRAIGHT CONTINUE AVE MANHATTAN FOLLOW TO CONTINUE WAY ALEMAN NICHOLAS AVE/SGT. MANHATTAN ONTO RIGHT TURN ST INDIA ONTO RIGHT TURN ST INDIA TOWARD ST WEST ON NORTH HEAD MANHATTAN IN AVENUE TO 1ST AVE 2ND AND TUNNEL MIDTOWN QUEENS BRIDGE, PULASKI TAKE BLVD MCGUINNESS TO ST INDIA FOLLOW ROUTES TO URGENT CARE TOURGENT ROUTES 850 LENDLEASE DEVELOPMENT, INC. DEVELOPMENT, LENDLEASE 1 JAVA1 NY BROOKLYN, STREET, AND AND HOPSITAL GREENPOINT FERRY SITE FERRY GREENPOINT File: 3583.0001Y104.3.mxd File: J.W. Mgr: Project by: M.S.R. Prepared E.B. by: Compiled 0 Project: 3583.0001Y000 Project: Scale: SHOWN AS 02/08/21 Date: 850 ' FIGURE 3 Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York APPENDICES
A. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Forms B. Daily Tailgate Form C. SDSs for Chemicals Used D. COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance E. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management Program F. Subsurface Utility Clearance Management Program G. Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone Policy H. Generic Community Air Monitoring Program
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York APPENDIX A
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Forms
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. CVD-19 DATE: 04/16/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) Generic Fieldwork Working in Areas Affected by Coronavirus DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Kristina DeLuca Health and Safety Specialist Brian Hobbs CHSM REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES – Leather/cut- HARD HAT – In field FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR resistant in field and nitrile LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION PPE CLOTHING – High visibility as needed SAFETY GLASSES – In field SAFETY SHOES – Steel/composite toe in fie vest in field OTHER REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Cloth face covering, nitrile gloves, hand soap, water source, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes. Commitment to Safety – All personnel onsite will actively participate in SPSA performance by verbalizing SPSAs throughout the day. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Maintain 6’ of distance between yourself and all other people at all times. If you do not believe the scope of work can be conducted while maintaining this distance, contact your Project Manager immediately. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Project N/A • Review and follow COVID-19 CDC, Roux, Client and local Preplanning orders/protocols. • Ensure all workers are fit for duty - anyone feeling sick should remain at home even if symptoms do not align with COVID-19. If a worker has been in contact with someone potentially positive or positive for COVID-19, contact your Office Manager. • Determine PPE needs and ensure adequate supply of disinfectant wipes/spray, soap and water or hand sanitizer at Site. Due to high demands and limited supply, plan ahead. • Use the minimum number of employees necessary to safely complete the work. 2. Mobilization Exposure: Personal/Rental/Roux Owned Vehicle Becoming infected or • Do not carpool. infecting co-workers • Use the same vehicle every day and do not share with co-workers. • Verify workers/other people are not approaching vehicle prior to exiting the vehicle. Maintain 6’ of distance from others. • DO not valet your car or allow others to use your car. If necessary, don nitrile gloves and safety glasses and clean/disinfect all high touch surfaces (steering wheel, knobs, door handles, turn signals, radio, etc.) by wiping thoroughly with approved disinfectants (follow manufacturer’s instructions). This cleaning and disinfection shall occur before and after each use of the vehicle. Aseptically remove gloves and dispose of them along with rags/wipes, appropriately. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after each episode of cleaning. Public Transportation • Public transit should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Consider renting a car rather than taking public transit. If public transit is required, wear appropriate PPE and apply social distancing (6 ft). Use proper donning and doffing procedures for nitrile gloves. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. Hotel Stay (Refer to COVID-19 H&S Guidance for more info) • If a hotel stay is deemed necessary for the given field work, ensure that you disinfect your room upon initial arrival and returning each day. Disinfect all surfaces of your room with an appropriate disinfectant using nitrile gloves. Use proper donning and doffing procedures for nitrile gloves. • Place the “Do Not Disturb” placard on the room while away and limit housekeeping services to the extent feasible during your stay to minimize the reintroduction and spread of the virus from others. Minimize, or avoid entirely, time spent in hotel common areas (i.e., the lobby, dining areas, gyms, etc.). Wash hands or use hand sanitizer often.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards, energy source; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful". ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. 3. Tailgate Meeting Exposure: • Must occur outside or remotely (i.e. video or conference call). Becoming infected or • Maintain at least a 6+ ft distance between you and others. infecting co-workers • Discuss primary infection prevention measures listed below. • Do not require employees or subcontractors to sign in, the Site Supervisor shall record names on the attendance form. • If the Site has more than 10 workers, separate tailgate meetings should be performed. • Discuss COVID-19 symptoms with coworkers and subcontractors to ensure fitness for duty. Anyone exhibiting signs or symptoms should be instructed to leave the Site, contact your Project Manager. 4. Site Activities Exposure: • Coordinate field activities at the beginning of the day (i.e. Tailgate Becoming infected or meeting) to minimize time spent in crowded spaces or overlap while infecting co-workers completing job tasks. • Don cloth face coverings as appropriate. • Apply social distancing (6+ ft) when interacting with others. If anyone comes within 6 ft of you while conducting work and your work prevents you from moving away, politely ask them to move back. If others are unable to move from your space, stop work and leave area. • Do not shake hands or touch others. • Do not share equipment or other items with co-workers and subcontractors unless wearing appropriate PPE (e.g. nitrile gloves). Assume equipment and other surfaces are potentially contaminated and remove gloves aseptically (See Appendix A of Roux Interim H&S Guidance for proper glove removal). • If anyone is coughing or sneezing in your vicinity, stop work and leave the area. • Do not work in areas with limited ventilation with others. • Cover your mouth and nose with tissue or paper towel or with your elbow when coughing or sneezing and wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. If sick contact SHSO/PM and leave Site immediately. • Disinfect work surfaces/areas with approved disinfectant you’re responsible for (ex: desk, office doorknob, computer, etc.) at least once at the beginning of your shift and at least once at the end of your shift with either sanitizing wipes or disinfectant spray. • Phones should be operated hands free to extent feasible. Sanitize your phone on a regular basis. Disinfection should also take place whenever suspected contaminated material comes in contact with any work surfaces/areas. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. • Avoid public spaces and going out to eat by bringing your own lunch to the Site. If performing work in high density urban areas, it is recommended all food must be consumed at or in your vehicle. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer before eating and immediately after.
Primary Infection Prevention Measures • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. o If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol. Key times to wash hands include after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after using the restroom, and before eating or preparing food. • Do not touch your eyes, face, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw potentially contaminated items (e.g. used tissues) in the trash. • Avoid close contact/secondary contact with people and potentially contaminated surfaces. o Apply appropriate social distance (6+ feet). o Stop handshaking/touching others and use caution when accessing public spaces. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Commonly touched items can include but are not limited to tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboard, toilets, sinks and field equipment. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. If surface cannot be cleaned/disinfected, then wash hands or use sanitizer as soon as possible.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful". ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-006 DATE 7/10/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY: WORK TYPE: WORK ACTIVITY (Description): Generic Drilling Direct Push Soil Borings / Well Installation DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Timothy Zei Project Hydrogeologist Raymond Olson Office Health & Safety Manager Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES: Leather, Nitrile and cut HARD HAT FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR resistant LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION: PPE CLOTHING: Fluorescent OTHER: Insect Repellant, SAFETY GLASSES (as needed) reflective vest or high visibility sunscreen (as needed) SAFETY SHOES: Composite-toe or clothing, Long Sleeve Shirt steel toe boots REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Geoprobe or Truck-Mounted Direct Push Drill Rig, Hand Tools, Photoionization Detector, Multi-Gas Meter (or equivalent), Macrocore liners, Liner Opening Tool, 20 lb. Type ABC Fire Extinguisher, 42” Cones & Flags, “Work Area” Signs, Water COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. “SHOW ME YOUR HANDS” Driller and helper should show that hands are clear from controls and moving parts Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Mobilization of drilling rig (ensure 1a. CONTACT: 1a. The drill rig's tower/derrick will be lowered and secured prior to the Subsurface Clearance Equipment/property mobilization. Protocol and Drill Rig Checklist damage. 1a. A spotter should be utilized while moving the drill rig. If personnel move are completed) into the path of the drill rig, the drill rig will be stopped until the path is again clear. Use a spotter for all required backing operations. 1a. Set-up the work area and position equipment in a manner that eliminates or reduces the need for backing of support trucks and trailers. 1a. When backing up truck rig with an attached trailer use a second spotter if there is tight clearance simultaneously on multiple sides of the equipment or if turning angles limit driver visibility. 1a. Inspect the driving path for uneven terrain. Level or avoid if needed. 1a. Drill rig should have a minimum exclusion zone which encompasses its tip radius for non-essential personnel (i.e., driller helper, geologist) when the rig is moving/ in operation.
1b. Inspect walking path for uneven terrain, weather-related hazards (i.e., ice,
1b. FALL: puddles, snow, etc.), and obstructions prior to mobilizing equipment. Slip/trip/fall hazards. 1b. Do not climb over stored materials/equipment; walk around. Practice good
housekeeping.
1b. Use established pathways and walk on stable, secure ground. 1c. CONTACT: 1c Geoprobe should cross all hills/obstructions head on with the mast down Crushing from roll-over. to reduce risk of roll-over.
2. Raising tower/derrick of drill rig 2a. CONTACT: 2a. Prior to raising the tower/derrick, the area above the drilling rig will be Overhead hazards. inspected for wires, tree limbs, piping, or other structures, that could come in contact with the rig's tower and/or drilling rods or tools. 2a. Maintain a safe distance of 10’ from overhead structures.
2b. CONTACT: 2b. Inspect the equipment prior to use and avoid pinch/amputation points. Pinch Points/Amputation 2b. Lower outriggers to ensure stability prior to raising rig tower/derrick. Points when raising the 2b. If the rig needs to be mounted, be sure to use three points of contact. rig and instability of rig
3. Advancement of drilling 3a. CONTACT: 3a. Be aware of and avoid potential lines of fire and wear required PPE such equipment and well installation Flying debris as eye, ear, and hand protection. 3b. EXPOSURE: 3b. Wet borehole area with sprayer to minimize dust. Noise and dust. 3b. Stand upwind and keep body away from rig. 3b. Dust mask should be worn if conditions warrant. 3b. Wear hearing protection when the drill rig is in operation.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 3. Advancement of drilling 3a. CONTACT: 3c. Contain drill cuttings and drilling water to prevent fall hazards from equipment and well installation Flying debris developing in work area. (Continued) 3c. See 1b. 3b. EXPOSURE: Noise and dust. 3d. Ensure all Emergency Safety Stop buttons function properly. 3d. Always wear leather gloves when making connections and using hand tools; wear cut-resistant (i.e., Kevlar) gloves when handling cutting tools. 3d. Inspect the equipment prior to use for potential pinch/amputation points. 3c. FALL: Keep hands away from pinch/amputation points and use of tools is Slip/trip/fall hazards. preferable compared to fingers and hands. 3d. Inspect drill head for worn surface or missing teeth; replace if damaged or blunt.
3d. CAUGHT: 3d. Ensure all jewelry is removed, loose clothing is secured, and PPE is Limb/extremity pinching; secured close to the body. abrasion/crushing. 3d. All non-essential personnel should stay away from the immediate work area; position body out of the line-of-fire of equipment. 3d. Drillers and helpers will understand and use the “Show Me Your Hands” Policy. 3d. Spinning rods/casing have an exclusion zone of tip radius while in operation. 3e. CONTACT: 3e. Drillers will advance the borehole with caution to avoid causing the rig to Equipment imbalance become imbalanced and/or tip. during advancement of 3e. The blocking and leveling devices used to secure the rig will be inspected drill equipment. by drillers and Roux personnel regularly to see if shifting has occurred. 3e. In addition, personnel and equipment that are non-essential to the advancement of the borehole will be positioned away from the rig at a distance that is at least as far as the boom is high (minimum exclusion zone). 3f. Monitor ambient air for dangerous conditions using a calibrated 3f. EXPOSURE: photoionization detector (PID) to periodically monitor the breathing zone of Inhalation of the work area. contamination/vapors. 3f. If a reading of >5ppm is recorded, the Roux field personnel must temporarily cease work, instruct all Site personnel to step away from the area of elevated readings and inform the Roux PM of the condition. The Roux PM will then recommend additional precautions in accordance with the site specific health and safety plan. 3f. Use a multi-gas meter to monitor ambient air for dangerous conditions (i.e. unsafe levels of carbon monoxide when drilling indoors or the presence of 3g. EXERTION: explosive vapors). Potential for muscle 3g. Keep back straight and bend at the knees. strain/injury while lifting 3g. Utilize team lifting for objects over 50lbs. and installing well 3g. Use mechanical lifting device for odd shaped objects. casings, lifting sand bags, and/or lifting rods. 4. Remove sample liner. 4a. EXERTION: 4a Utilize team lifting for objects over 50lbs. Potential for muscle 4a. Use hydraulic liner extruder if available. strain/injury while removing liner from probe rod. 4b. Place liner on sturdy surface when opening. 4b. CONTACT: 4b. Don cut-resistant gloves and use appropriate liner cutter when opening Pinch points and cuts liners. 4b. Always cut away from the body. 4c. EXPOSURE: 4c. Wear chemical-resistant disposable gloves when handling liners. Inhalation and/or dermal 4c. See 3e. contact with contaminants. 5. Decontaminate equipment. 5a. EXPOSURE/CONTACT: 5a. Wear chemical-resistant disposable gloves and safety glasses. To contamination (e.g., 5a. Contain decontamination water so that it does not spill. Separate Phase 5a. Use an absorbent pad to clean spills, if necessary. Hydrocarbons (SPH), 5a. Spray equipment from side angle, not straight on, to avoid backsplash. contaminated 5a. See 3b. groundwater, vapors).
5b. EXPOSURE: 5b. See 4a. Review SDS to ensure appropriate precautions are taken and To chemicals in cleaning understood. solution including ammonia.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-007 DATE 7/10/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) GENERIC General Site Activity Driving DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Valerie Sabatasso Staff Scientist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES: Leather/ cut-resistant HARD HAT: when outside vehicle FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR level 2 LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION PPE CLOTHING: high visibility vest, OTHER SAFETY GLASSES:when outside SAFETY TOE BOOTS: when outside when outside vehicle vehicle vehicle REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Motor Vehicle (i.e. car, truck, SUV) COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Driving to/leaving Site 1a. CONTACT: 1a. PLAN AHEAD – review/make yourself familiar with maps and Severe injury/disability, property driving directions before beginning the drive to the Site. Do not damage, monetary loss (insurance attempt to drive and review maps/directions at the same time. premiums, deductibles, loss of Pull over and stop your vehicle before looking at maps/directions. license/job) caused by collision with or struck by other vehicles, obstructions, 1a. Complete a basic vehicle inspection before driving. Verify pedestrians, animals, etc. Inspection and Registration are current, tires and wipers are in good condition, all lights are functional, all glass/mirrors are undamaged, the horn is functional, roof/hood/trunk are free from *Common factors that may lead to accumulated snow and visibility is not impaired due to CONTACT incident, but not limited to: snow/ice/frost/fog on windows. • distracted driving (cell phone, GPS, 1a. Do not hang items in car that can obstruct your view or become radio, billboards, “rubber necking”) projectiles in a collision. • lack of situational awareness • unfamiliarity with traffic patterns/road 1a. Do not get distracted using touch screen radios or GPS units built layout into newer models. Keep your eyes on the road and stay alert. • weather conditions (wet/icy roads, 1a. Follow posted speed limits and obey traffic signals and roadway hydroplaning, black ice) signs. • weariness • high speeds 1a. Always wear your seat belt and shoulder harness when driving. • obstructed vision (solar glare, debris 1a. When driving around large vehicles and trucks, maintain extra on windshield, blind spots) space as these vehicles may not be able to see a smaller car too • changes in travel pathway close. (construction, snow banks, non- operational signals, potholes, detours, 1a. Follow the "Rules of the Road" including: using your turn signals, special events) coming to a complete stop, and allowing vehicles the right of way • improper vehicle maintenance (non- (yield) when they are when traffic laws require. operational signal light, worn tires, cracked windshield, ineffective wipers) 1a. Apply the Smith Five Keys® of safe driving • loose or unsecure objects • Aim High in Steering® - Expand eye lead time to a minimum of 15 seconds • Get the Big Picture® - Maintain proper a 4 second minimum following distance at all times - Scan mirrors every 5-8 seconds to achieve a circle of
awareness
- Position your vehicle so you can see relevant/non-
relevant objects
• Keep Your Eyes Moving®
- Try to maintain about 180 degrees of visibility
- Avoid blank and fixed stares. Avoid focusing on one
object for more than 2 seconds
• Leave Yourself an Out®
- Avoid traveling in traffic clusters
- Surround yourself with space
- Anticipate the actions of others
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Driving to/leaving Site (cont’d) 1a. CONTACT: • Make Sure They See You® Severe injury/disability, property - Maintain eye contact with on-coming damage, monetary loss (insurance vehicles/pedestrians premiums, deductibles, loss of - Use warning devices (e.g., hand signals, high- license/job) caused by collision with or lights, horns etc.) struck by other vehicles, obstructions, - Proper timing is essential pedestrians, animals, etc. 1a. Do not perform reconnaissance or inspections while driving. Your vehicle should be parked in a safe location when viewing or surveying the Site and vicinity 1a. Avoid sudden turns and stops. Don’t drive recklessly – be in control of vehicle at all times. 1a. In inclement weather, first determine if work can be POSTPONED. Otherwise, plan according to weather conditions including checking forecast along entirety of travel route (especially, for long distances). Reduce speed as road conditions warrant. Travelling with winter car equipment, in the winter, is strongly recommended (i.e., shovel, scraper, brush, blanket, extra clothing, flashlight, bag of sand). If your vehicle has 4-wheel drive, review to operators manual and understand operating procedure prior to engaging 4-wheel drive. If at any point on your drive weather becomes too severe to proceed safely pull over if safe to do so or seek nearest cover (e.g., overpass) 1a. If feeling drowsy or sleepy, do not drive. Pull over in a safe place to rest if you experience any signs of drowsiness. Make sure to get adequate sleep the night before an early drive. 1a. Never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances or medications affecting your performance. 1a. Keep your eyes on the road. Do not call or talk on cellular phones. Pull over to a safe location if you must answer or make a call. 1a. When parking, pull-through when possible. If backing is required visually inspect area to ensure it is free from obstructions prior to backing in and relying solely on mirrors; use spotters when available. 2. Entering/Exiting Vehicle. 2a. CAUGHT: 2a. Open and close doors slowly. Never put hands or feet in Personal injury (broken fingers/hand) between door and vehicle to avoid pinch points. while entering or exiting vehicles 2b. FALL: Personal injury (twisted ankle, deep 2b. When exiting the vehicle make sure your feet are on firm contusion, concussion, broken footing and weight is evenly distributed before wrist/arm, etc.) from slip/fall on exiting/standing. In inclement weather use hands to support uneven or unstable or slippery yourself, by holding the car door and/or steering wheel, when surface while exiting/entering vehicle exiting the vehicle. 2c. CONTACT: 2c. Check both directions for traffic before opening door. Do not Severe injury/disability, property exit vehicle if traffic does not permit you to exit safely damage, monetary loss (insurance premiums, deductibles, loss of 2c. Check anticipated path of door prior to opening, do not open license/job) caused by collision with door into any obstructions (e.g., bollards, high curbing) or struck by other vehicles, obstructions, pedestrians, animals, etc.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-009 DATE: 7/10/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 1 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) Generic O&M Movement of 55-Gallon Drums/Drum Handling with Mobile Carrier DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Michael Sarni Technician Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES: Cut-resistant HARD HAT FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR gloves LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION PPE CLOTHING: Fluorescent OTHER: SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY SHOES: Steel or composite long sleeve shirt or long sleeve toe shirt and reflective safety vest. REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Mobile Drum Carrier, safety cones, and caution tape COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment (i.e. forklift) and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Preparing for and 1a. FALL: 1a. Clear area of loose garbage and debris. Inspect 55-gal Inspection of Drum Tripping/falling due to uneven drums for proper condition, labeling, check drum ring surface. Loose and bolts for tightness, inspect mobile drum carrier. debris/garbage in work area. 1a. Do a Test Lift to get a general sense of the weight of the drum. 1a. Inspect and use established pathways to avoid uneven terrain, weather-related hazards (i.e., debris, puddles, ice, etc.), and other obstructions.
1a. Secure work area and coordinate and communicate the planned work activities with other personnel working in the area. 1a. Delineate work area with 42” safety cones. 1b. CONTACT/EXPOSURE: 1b. Prior to inspecting drums don cut-resistant gloves. If Drums could potentially be drum is not properly labeled, do not open and cease all damaged or contain drum transport activities. Immediately contact project hazardous material. Mobile manager and inform him/her of drum situation. drum carrier could potentially 1b. Do not continue drum transport activities until further be in poor working condition actions are determined by the project manager. causing malfunctioning during operation. 1b. If the drum is properly labeled, but leaking, improperly sealed or in poor condition, place drum in an over-pack drum. 1b. Inspect mobile drum carrier to ensure its overall integrity. Look for rust marks or potential weak points where the drum carrier could malfunction. Inspect the wheels to ensure that they easily turn and nothing is impeding their movement. 1c. EXERTION/CAUGHT: 1c. Keep back straight and knees slightly bent while Potential pinching/exertion securing drum ring/tightening bolt. Wear cut-resistant hazards while securing ring/ gloves. tightening bolts
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift." Avoid general statements such as, "be careful."
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2. Position drum clamp tightly 2a. CAUGHT: 2a. Attach drum clamp with chain and tighten until snug. Do in between drum ribs, Pinching fingers between not place hands between drum clamp and drum as the securing drum clamp to drum clamp and handle/chain. chain is tightened; wear cut resistant gloves. Keep face drum with chain away from drum when handling in case of escaping vapors.
Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 3. Disengage safety latches 3a. EXERTION/ CONTACT: 3a. Ascertain whether the drum is overweight; if it is, then on handle, pull handle down Potential muscle strain two people are needed to lower handle while drum is until drum is lifted off associated with secured with clamp so that safety latches can be ground and safety latches lifting/engaging drum/handle. engaged. Keep body out of the line of fire of the handle are reengaged; slightly Drum could shift/slip (do not position head above handle) as it is being suspending drum off the downward and crush toes. pushed down. Do not allow feet/toes to be positioned ground under the drum as it is being lifted; wear steel/composite toe boots. 3b. CAUGHT: 3b. Wear cut-resistant gloves while disengaging/reengaging Fingers could be pinched safety latches. while engaging/disengaging 3b. Avoid placing hands in pinch points. safety latches on handle 4. Transport drums to 4a. FALL: 4a. Ensure transport path is free of potential obstructions designated location and Tripping/ falling due to that may cause the drum/carrier to become unstable. disengage drum clamp obstructions and uneven Position drum clamp between the ribs on the drum to (repeat Step 3 in reverse terrain. Potential for drum to prevent possible slipping. order) fall during transport.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift." Avoid general statements such as, "be careful."
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NEW REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-015 DATE: 7/10/2020 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) GENERIC Site Recon Mobilization/Demobilization DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Rebecca Lowy Staff Assistant Geologist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager Tally Sodre OHSM
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING GLOVES: Leather, nitrile, HARD HAT FACE SHIELD RESPIRATOR and cut resistant (as LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION (as SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR needed) SAFETY GLASSES needed) PPE CLOTHING: OTHER SAFETY SHOES: Steel Toe or Fluorescent reflective vest composite toe of high-visibility clothing; long sleeve shirt; long pants REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Required Equipment: Varies COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Mobilize/demobilize and 1a. FALL: Slip/trips/falls from 1a. Use 3 points-of-contact/ensure secure footing when establish work area obstructions, uneven terrain, entering and exiting vehicle. weather conditions, heavy 1a. Inspect walking path for uneven terrain, steep hills, loads, and/or poor obstructions, and/or weather-related hazards (i.e., ice, housekeeping. snow, and puddles) prior to mobilizing equipment. Use established pathways. Walk on stable/secure ground. 1a. Do not climb over stored materials/equipment; walk around. Practice good housekeeping; organize and store equipment neatly in one area at its lowest potential energy. 1a. Wear boots with adequate treads. 1a. Delineate unsafe areas with 42” cones, caution tape and/or flagging.
1b. Observe and maintain the posted speed limits. 1b. CONTACT: Personal injury and/or property damage 1b. When first arriving onsite, park vehicles in designated caused by being struck by Site parking space and/or out of the way locations. Use traffic or equipment used in parking brake on all vehicles and tire chocks on work Site activities. trucks and trailers. 1b. Check in with Site Manager/Supervisor to ensure
coordination with other Site activities and to discuss any
special hazards. Ensure that short-service employees (SSE) are identified. 1b. Identify potential traffic sources. 1b. Wear PPE including high visibility clothing or reflective vest. 1b. Use a spotter while moving work vehicles; plan ahead to avoid backing whenever possible. 1b. Maintain a minimum exclusion zone when vehicles are in motion (i.e. greater than swing/tip radius of equipment). When backing up truck rig with an attached trailer use a second spotter if there is tight clearance simultaneously on multiple sides of the equipment or if turning angles limit driver-to-spotter visibility. 1b. Delineate work area with 42” cones, flags, caution tape, and/or other barriers. 1b. Position “Work Area” signs at Site entrances, if possible, or at either side of work area.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift." Avoid general statements such as, "be careful."
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Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1b. Position largest vehicle to protect against oncoming traffic. 1b. Face traffic, maintain eye contact with oncoming vehicles, use a spotter, and establish a safe exit route. 1b. Observe potential overhead and ground surface features that may interfere with moving equipment. Clear the path of physical hazards prior to initiating mobilization.
1c. Make sure driver has engaged parking brake and placed 1c. CAUGHT: wheel chocks in a position to prevent movement. Be Personal injury from pinch points and being in line-of-fire sure that vehicle is parked in front/down gradient of vehicle and/or equipment. (positioned to best block oncoming traffic) of work area. 1c. Wear leather gloves when handling any tools or equipment. Wear cut-resistant gloves (Kevlar or similar) when handling sharp objects/cutting tools/glass. 1c. Keep body parts away from line-of-fire of equipment. 1c. Always carry tools by the handles and/or designated carrier. Ensure sharp-edged tools are sheathed/secure. 1c. Remove any loose jewelry. Avoid wearing loose clothing and/or ensure loose clothing is secure. 1c. Secure all items on the equipment, tighten up any items or features that have potential to shift or break during mobilization.
1d. Use body positioning and lifting techniques that avoid 1d. OVEREXERTION: muscle strain; keep back straight, lift with legs, turn with Muscle strains while lifting/carrying equipment. whole body, keep load close to body, and never reach with a load. 1d. Ensure that loads are balanced. Use assistance (mechanical or additional person) to carry equipment that is either unwieldy or over 50 lbs. 1e. EXPOSURE: 1e. Inspect area to avoid contact with biological hazards (i.e. Personal injury from poisonous plants, stinging insects, ticks, etc.). exposure to biological and 1e. Wear long sleeved clothes treated with Permethrin, environmental hazards. apply insect repellant containing DEET to exposed skin, and inspect clothes and skin for ticks during and after work. 1e. Apply sunscreen (SPF 15+) if exposure to sun for 30 minutes or more is expected.
1f. EXPOSURE: 1f. Watch for heat stress symptoms (muscle cramping, Weather related injuries. exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, rapid and shallow breathing). Take breaks in cool places and hydrate as needed. 1f. Watch for cold stress symptoms (severe shivering, slowing of body movement, weakness, stumbling or inability to walk, collapse). Take breaks in warm areas as needed. 1f. Wear clothing appropriate for weather and temperature conditions (e.g., rain jackets, snow pants, multiple layers). 1f. If lightning is observed, wait 30 minutes in a sheltered 1g. EXPOSURE: location (car is acceptable) before resuming work. Personal injury from noise 1g. Wear hearing protection if sound levels exceed 85 dBA hazards. (if you must raise your voice for normal conversation).
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-019 DATE: 7/10/2020 PAGE 1 of 2 REVISED JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) GENERIC Site Recon Site Walk and Inspection DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Sara Barrientos Staff Geologist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health and Safety Manager Joe Duminuco Vice President
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING GLOVES: Leather/cut- HARD HAT FACE SHIELD RESPIRATOR resistant/chemical resistant LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION: ear SUPPLIED OTHER: Tyvek and rubber SAFETY GLASSES plugs as necessary RESPIRATOR boots as necessary, dust SAFETY SHOES: Steel or PPE CLOTHING: High- mask as necessary composite toed visibility vest or high-vis outerwear REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Required Equipment: Site map, emergency contact list, documentation of urgent care/hospital routes and / or guide familiar with Site, operating cell phone or walkie-talkie if Site allows. Commitment to Safety – All personnel onsite will actively participate in SPSA performance by verbalizing SPSAs throughout the day. EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. SITE SECURITY: Prior to site inspection verify appropriate method to address Site Security concerns as it relates to potential criminal activity, homeless population, and/or isolation concerns. Work with the Project Principal and/or Project Manager to address appropriately. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Check in with Site contact. 1a. CONTACT/EXPOSURE/FALL: 1a. Inquire about hazards and other activities taking place at the Personal injury caused by lack of Site. site specific hazards. 1a. Inform Site contact of work scope, timeline and location(s). 1a. Discuss emergency evacuation procedures and muster points with Site contact. 2. Traversing the Site 2a. CONTACT: 2a. All equipment must be stowed and secured prior to moving. Property damage and personal 2a. Maintain speed limit as posted on-site. injury caused by 2a. When possible drive on established roadways. obstructions/vehicles or 2a. Yield to all pedestrians. unauthorized personnel at remote 2a. Use pull-through spots or back into parking spots. Sites. 2a. Don high visibility clothing/safety vest. If working at remote Site, add orange accessories during hunting season.
2b. FALL: 2b. Inspect walking path for uneven terrain, weather-related hazards Uneven terrain and weather (i.e., ice, puddles, snow, etc.), and obstructions prior to conditions. mobilizing equipment. Overgrown shrubs and vines. 2b. When possible, use established pathways and walk on stable, Equipment in the work zone. secure ground. 2b. Communicate traversing hazards with others.
2c. OVEREXERTION: 2c. When carrying equipment to/from work area, use proper lifting Muscle strain while carrying techniques; keep back straight, lift with legs, keep load close to equipment. body, never reach with a load. Ensure that loads are balanced to reduce the potential for muscle strain. Use mechanical assistance or make multiple trips to carry equipment.
2d. EXPOSURE: 2d. Inspect area to avoid contact with biological hazards. Biological hazards – ticks; 2d. Ticks: bees/wasps; poison ivy; insects; • Treat outer clothing including pants, shirts, socks, boots and (Ticks are most active any time hats the evening before with Permethrin (allowing at least the temperature is above two hours before use). freezing, typically from March to • Apply DEET to exposed skin before travelling to the Site and November.) reapply after two hours. • Check for ticks during and after work. 2d. Bees: • Use bee spray as appropriate to deter/eliminate bees. • Protect exposed skin with insect repellent.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
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2d. Poison Ivy: • Identify areas of poison ivy and spray with weed killer. Don Tyvek and rubber boots while traversing poison ivy areas. • If skin contacts poison ivy, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. 2e. EXPOSURE: Heat Stress & Cold Stress. 2e. Wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater on exposed skin Personal injury from working in whenever 30 minutes or more of sun exposure is expected. inclement weather conditions. 2e. Watch for heat stress symptoms (muscle cramping, exhaustion, dizziness, rapid and shallow breathing). Take breaks as needed. 2e. Watch for cold stress symptoms (severe shivering, slowing of body movement, weakness, stumbling or inability to walk, collapse). Take breaks as needed. 2e. Wear appropriate rain gear as needed. 2e. Take frequent breaks if tired, wet, or cold/hot. Drink water. 2e. If lightning is observed, wait 30 minutes after last thunder boom/lightning bolt in a sheltered location (car acceptable) before starting work again. 3. Walking near heavy equipment 3a. CONTACT: 3a. See 2a. and machinery. Personal injury from Site and roadway 3a. Maintain an exclusion zone of at least 10’-25’ feet from all traffic. Personal injury from flying debris engaged equipment. 3a. Keep body parts out of the line of fire of pinch points.
3a. Wear appropriate PPE always.
3b. OVEREXERTION: 3b. See 2c. Personal injury from lifting/moving/rotating equipment.
3c. EXPOSURE: 3c. Wear hearing protection if >85 dBA. (i.e. noise levels which Hearing damage from noise generating require you to raise your voice to communicate) equipment/processes. 3c. Always wear leather gloves when handling any tools or Inhalation/exposure to hazardous equipment. vapors and or dust. 3c. Always wear appropriate PPE based off chemicals present. 3d. Use the "buddy system" whenever possible. If working alone, 3d. EXPOSURE: contact PM upon arrival/departure, as well as during work Working in a remote area. activities prior to commencing work if applicable. 3d. Always carry a communication (i.e., cell phone, walkie-talkie) or directional (i.e., map, compass, etc.) device when traversing remote areas.
4. Working in adverse weather 4a. EXPOSURE: 4a. Watch for heat stress symptoms (muscle cramping, conditions. Heat Stress & Cold Stress. Personal exhaustion, dizziness, rapid and shallow breathing). Take injury from working in inclement breaks as needed. weather conditions. 4a. Watch for cold stress symptoms (severe shivering, slowing of body movement, weakness, stumbling or inability to walk, collapse). Take breaks as needed. 4a. Wear appropriate rain gear as needed. 4a. Take frequent breaks if tired, wet, or cold/hot. Drink water. 4a. If lightning is observed, wait 30 minutes after last thunder boom/lightning bolt in a sheltered location (car acceptable) before starting work again. 5. Departing Site. 5a. EXPOSURE: 5a. Sign out or notify Site contact and Roux Project Manager of Exposure to unnecessary hazards your departure. should personnel believe Roux is on- Site during an emergency and conduct a search.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
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NEW JOB SAFETYANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-020 DATE: 7/10/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY: WORK TYPE: WORK ACTIVITY (Description): GENERIC Gauging & Sampling Soil Sampling DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE MaryBeth Lyons Project Scientist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health and Safety Manager
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES: Leather, Nitrile and cut HARD HAT FACE SHIELD: SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR resistant LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION: (as PPE CLOTHING: Fluorescent reflective vest or OTHER: Insect repellant, SAFETY GLASSES needed) high visibility clothing sunscreen (as needed) FLAME RESISTANT SAFETY SHOES: Composite-toe CLOTHING (as needed) or steel toe boots REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Recommended Equipment: 42” traffic cones, caution tape, trowel COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs. EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Secure location 1a. CONTACT: 1a. If in an area with foot or vehicle traffic, delineate the work area with 42” traffic Personnel and vehicular cones and/or caution tape to prevent exposure to traffic and inform others of work traffic may enter the work activity. area. 1a. Wear reflective vest and/or high visibility clothing. 1a. Face the direction of any vehicular traffic. Position vehicle to protect worker from traffic. 1a. Communicate work activity with adjacent work areas.
1b. FALL: 1b. Inspect pathways and work area for uneven terrain, weather-related hazards (i.e., Tripping/falling due to ice, puddles, snow, etc.), and obstructions. uneven terrain or entry/exit 1b. Use established pathways and walk on stable, secure ground. from excavations. 1b. Stage equipment and tools in a convenient, stable, and orderly manner. Store equipment at lowest potential energy. 1b. Roux employees should stay 5 feet from in-progress excavations and trenches. Should entry to an excavation be required (when stabilization is complete), ladders must be employed for steep embankments, excavations, pits, and trenches. 1c. Wear sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater whenever 30 minutes or more of 1c. EXPOSURE: exposure is expected. Exposure to sun and 1c. Use a tent to shade the work area from direct sunlight particularly when warm excessive heat, possibly temperatures are expected. causing sunburn, heat 1c. Be aware of the location of all Site personnel. exhaustion or heat stroke. 1c. Watch for heat stress symptoms (muscle cramping, exhaustion, dizziness, rapid Exposure to cold and shallow breathing). temperatures possibly 1c. Watch for cold stress symptoms (severe shivering, slowing of body movement, causing cold stress. weakness, stumbling or inability to walk, collapse). 1c. Take breaks for rest and water as necessary. Move to an area that is well shaded Skin burn as a result of fire, or a climate controlled area (i.e., car, site trailer, etc.). if applicable. 1c. No open flames/heat sources. 1c. Flame retardant clothing must be worn when specified by Site policy. Exposure to explosive 1c. Cell phones should be disabled when specified by Site policy. vapors due to tank farm operations. 1c. Pre-treat field clothing with Permethrin prior to site visit to kill ticks and insects. 1c. Wear long sleeved shirts and tuck in (or tape) pant legs into socks or boots to Exposure to airborne dust prevent ticks from reaching skin. due to high wind speeds. 1c. Spray insect repellant containing DEET on exposed skin when working in overgrown areas of the Site. Biological hazards - ticks, 1c. Inspect area to avoid contact with biological hazards. bees/wasps, poison ivy, 1c. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling branches, shrubs, etc. that may lie thorns, insects, etc. within the walking path. 1c. Wear spoggles if the average wind speeds are above 15 mph. 1c. Personnel shall examine themselves and co-worker’s outer clothing for ticks periodically when onsite. 1c. If skin comes in contact with poison ivy, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If rash persists after washing, immediately notify your supervisor, the OM and OHSM for possible consultation with a physician at an approved Occupational Health Clinic.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 2. Collect Soil Sample 2a. CONTACT: 2a. Wear cut-resistant (i.e., Kevlar) gloves under chemical-resistant (nitrile) Personal injury from pinch disposable gloves when handling soil samples and sampling jars. points, cuts, and abrasions 2a. Where possible, use trowel or equivalent tool to avoid contact with soil. from sampling equipment 2a. If sampling from bucket of heavy equipment, ensure all equipment is off and tools, and material within operator utilizes the “show me your hands” policy. soil sample. 2a. See 1a. Personal injury from contact with moving equipment while sampling. Personal injury from contact with glass sample jars.
2b. EXPOSURE: 2b. Wear chemical-resistant (nitrile) disposable gloves over cut resistant gloves to Exposure to contamination protect hands when handling samples; use containment material or plastic (impacted soil) and/or lab sheeting to protect surrounding areas. preservatives. 2b. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from dust or air-borne contaminants that may results from disturbing the soil. 2b. Where possible, remain upgradient from sample location if collecting soil sample from stockpile, drill rig, etc. to avoid breathing contaminant vapors, if they are present. 2b. When collecting soil sample from hand auger, put large zip lock bag over entire auger to prevent spillage of soil on to the ground. 2b. Open sample jars slowly and fill carefully to avoid contact with preservatives.
2c. EXERTION: 2c. Utilize a table or raised surface for soil sampling if multiple soil samples are going Exertion due to repetitive to be taken to minimize repetitive bending motion. motion and ergonomics.
3. Decontaminate 3a. EXPOSURE/CONTACT: 3a. Wear chemical-resistant (nitrile) disposable gloves and safety glasses. equipment Contamination (e.g., 3a. Use an absorbent pad to clean spills. Separate Phase 3a. Properly dispose of used materials/PPE in provided drums in designated drum Hydrocarbons (SPH), storage area. contaminated vapors and/or 3a. Remain upwind of sample and avoid breathing contaminant vapors, if they are soil). present. 3b. EXPOSURE: 3b. Wear chemical-resistant (nitrile) disposable gloves and safety glasses. Chemicals in cleaning 3b. Work on the upwind side of decontamination area. solution including ammonia. 3b. Use an absorbent pad to clean spills. 3b. Properly dispose of used materials/PPE in provided drums in designated drum storage area. Ensure that all drums are properly labeled and secured.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. GEN-023 DATE: 7/10/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) Generic Construction Spotting Heavy Machinery DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Levi Curnutte Project Scientist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager
REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES Particulate Respirator GLOVES: Cut resistant / leather HARD HAT FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OTHER: LONG SLEEVED SHIRT HEARING PROTECTION PPE CLOTHING: Fluorescent LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS SAFETY SHOES: Steel-/Composite-toe reflective clothing SAFETY GLASSES boots/shoes REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Heavy Machinery (i.e. excavator, payloader, truck, forklift, etc.) COMMITMENT TO SAFETY- All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE (EZ): Maintain Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone around equipment and loads while it is in motion. The HEEZ must be greater than the swing zone of any moving part of the equipment, tip zone of the equipment, fall zone of the equipment and contents, distance that debris may travel during demolition activities and/or foot print of a structure to be demolished. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Prepare for machine activity. 1a. CONTACT: 1a. Cordon off the work area with safety barrels/cones and a rigid Obstructions in the work area may barrier (snow fence, traffic bar, etc.). Communicate that only create contact hazards from necessary personnel should be in the work area. Spotter and machinery. equipment operator shall enforce the EZ. Operator will not operate but shall remain in the hands-off mode while personnel are within the exclusion zone. 1b. Fall : Slip/Trip/Fall 1b. Ensure that work area is flat, level and clear of any obstructions or debris before setting up work zone. 2. Spotting. 2a. CONTACT: 2a. Discuss the specifics of the work with the operator and be clear Machine or load contact with about any hand signals that will be used. Clearly discuss the personnel, property, or machinery. limits of the assigned work area and the machine’s Exclusion Zone. Maintain Exclusion Zone. The Exclusion Zone shall be delineated by using 42-inch traffic cones/barrels and a fixed rigid barrier. 2a. The Minimum Heavy Equipment Exclusion zone is greater than the swing/tip radius of equipment.
2a. Both the spotter and equipment operators shall have 2-way radios/cellular devices on their persons to ensure audible communication in the event any changes or new hazards may arise. 2a. All workers should stay outside of the Exclusion Zone of all equipment unless operator is stopped and in “Hands Off” mode. (This includes the spotter unless an exception has been established in the Site-specific JSA). If the Exclusion Zone must be reduced due to work area restrictions then the spotter and operator shall enforce the reduced Exclusion Zone.
2a. Spotters must make eye contact with the machine operator or all movement ceases until visual contact can be reestablished.
2a. Spotter shall keep an eye out for any issues with the machine the operator may not see and communicate with other work crews and spotters on behalf of the operator. 2a. If the spotter needs to take a break, he must find a replacement before leaving or have the machine stop operations. No heavy equipment shall operate without a spotter under any circumstances.
2a. Wear fluorescent clothing/safety vest.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 2b. FALL: 2b. Look where walking to identify and avoid slip/trip/fall hazards. Slip/Trip/Fall Avoid icy and/or wet surfaces. Remove obstacles if possible. 2b. Use designated walkways during spotting whenever possible.
2c. CAUGHT: 2c. Maintain Exclusion Zone. Do not stand between large, loose or Caught between machinery and fixed objects or structures and the machinery while it is in motion. nearby objects. Keep in sight of operator at all times while being aware of surrounding structures.
2d. EXPOSURE: 2d. The spotter will position him/herself upwind of the working Inhalation of exhaust from machinery, when possible. Spotter will also inform others working machinery. within the vicinity of the EZ of proper positioning, if applicable.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. JOB SAFETY NEW REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 ANALYSIS Cntrl. No. GEN-027 DATE: 11/3/2020 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) GENERIC Drilling Pre-Drilling Clearance, Vactron and Air Knife DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Courtney Rempfer Staff Scientist Joseph Midwig Office Health & Safety Manager Sara Redding Senior Hydrogeologist Brian Hobbs Corporate Health & Safety Manager REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES: Leather, HARD HAT FACE SHIELD (While Air Knifing) SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR Nitrile, cut-resistant LIFELINE / BODY HEARING PROTECTION (As PPE CLOTHING: Fluorescent OTHER: Dusk mask, HARNESS needed) reflective vest or high visibility insect repellant, SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY SHOES: Composite toe or clothing; long-sleeve shirt sunscreen (as needed) steel toe boots REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Vac-Truck or Vac Drum, Compressor, Jack Hammer, Air Knife. Circular Saw, Hand Tools, Dust Mask, Photoionization Detector, Multi Gas Meter, 42 inch safety cones and flags, Retractable Cone Bars, Caution Tape, 20 lb. Fire Extinguisher, “Work Area” Signs, Pressurized Water Sprayer Commitment to Safety – All personnel onsite will actively participate in hazard recognition and mitigation throughout the day by verbalizing SPSAs EXCLUSION ZONE: All non-essential personnel will maintain a distance of 10 feet from drilling equipment while equipment is moving/engaged Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Verify pre-clearance 1a. CONTACT: Underground utility 1a. Confirm that (if applicable) “Call Before You Dig” and local utility protocol damage; property damage; personal companies were contacted prior to starting work in order to confirm injury utility mark outs. Must have a case # before digging. 1a Walk the Site to evaluate utility markings and review maps (see Site Walk Inspection JSA). Utilities are not always properly marked out ensure use of observational skills through the pre-clearing checklist. 1a. Review pre-clearing checklist fromm and sub-surface clearance form. Pre-clearing protocol indicates that clearance must be conducted to a minimum of 5 vertical feet below ground surface or 10 vertical feet below ground surface in the critical zone using hand tools.
1b. ENERGY SOURCE/CONTACT: 1b. Pre-clearing of each soil boring/monitoring well location must be Property damage; Pressurized water conducted to a minimum of 5 vertical feet below the ground surface mains may cause lacerations or broken (10 feet minimum for Critical Zone) using hand tools (shovel and non- bones. Pressurized gas mains may metallic dig bar and hand auger) prior to drilling. Supervisor should be explode causing serious injury, or death. contacted to discuss appropriate pre-clearing depth. Underground electric may cause severe 1b. MUST Complete subsurface clearance checklist prior to pre- burns, shock, or death. clearance.
1c. Be aware of the conditions when walking or loading equipment and 1c. FALL: Slip, Trip or Fall may cause working. Walk within established pathway avoiding uneven surfaces. muscle strains or tears, abrasions, Remove potential slip/trip/fall hazards. lacerations, or broken bones. 2. Mobilize/demobilize and 2a. SEE MOBILIZATION / 2a. See Mobilization / Demobilization JSA establish work area DEMOBILIZATION JSA 3. Concrete saw cutting, 3a. CONTACT: Flying debris striking 3a Maintain 10’ minimum exclusion zone. Use the required PPE (i.e., jack hammer and hand face or body leather/cut proof gloves, safety glasses/face shield). clearance with hand tools, 3a. Use anti-whip devices on compressor hoses. air knife 3a Wear a face shield to protect face from flying debris when using air knife. 3a. Utilize a traffic cone or physical barriers over the hole during air knife activities to keep flying debris close to ground.
3b. Monitor breathing zone with a calibrated PID and/or multi-gas meter. 3b. EXPOSURE: Inhalation/exposure to If meters sustain readings greater than recommeneded in the HASP hazardous vapors and/or concrete for the specific contaminant of concerns (COCs) the Roux field dust, noise exposure personnel must temporarily cease work, instruct all Site personnel to step away from the area of elevated readings. Contact PM. 3b. Wet concrete while using saw to minimize dust and wear dust mask to prevent inhalation. 3b. Stand upwind and keep body behind saw. Observers and helpers should avoid line of fire for saw blade. Always cut away from body. 3b. No open flames/heat sources. 3b. Wear hearing protection when saw, jackhammer or air compressor are in operation. Otherwise, if sound levels exceed 85 dbA, put on hearing protection. 3c. ENERGY SOURCE/CONTACT: Property damage; Pressurized water
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into five types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift." Avoid general statements such as, "be careful."
mains may cause lacerations or 3c. For air knifing, ensure extention/lance tip reaches the full 5 feet bgs. broken bones. Pressurized gas Air knife should be advanced AT A MINIMUM in all four corners of the mains may explode causing serious expected boring location to find any possible arrangement of utilities. injury, or death. Underground electric 3c. Ensure diameter of soil preclearance hole is at a MINIMUM 2x the may cause severe burns, shock, or diameter of any drilling or hard dig equipment that will be entering the death. hole. 3c. See Complete subsurface clearance protocol for information provided above. 3d.ERGONOMICS/EXERTION: Muscle strain due to poor body positioning 3d. Use body positioning and lifting techniques that minimizes muscle when handling equipment and strain; keep back straight, lift with legs, keep load close to body, and materials never reach with a load. 3d. Ensure that loads are balanced to reduce the potential for muscle strain. 3d. Two people or a mechanical lifting aid are required when lifting objects over 50 lbs. or when the shape makes the object difficult to lift.
3e. Inspect walking path for uneven terrain, weather-related hazards (i.e., 3e. FALL: Tripping/falling due to ice, puddles, snow, etc.), and obstructions prior to mobilizing uneven terrain, weather conditions, equipment. Mob/Demob JSA. and materials/equipment stored at 3e. Do not climb over stored materials/equipment; walk around. Practice the Site good housekeeping. 3e. Use established pathways and walk on stable, secure ground. 3e. Equipment and tools will be stored at the lowest point of potential energy and out of the walkway and immediate work area (i.e. tools should not be propped against walls or nearby equipment or vehicles). 3e. Equipment and tools that are not anticipated to be used will be returned to a storage area that is out of the immediate work area.
3e. Ensure power cords and compressed air lines are grouped when used within the work area. 3e. Pre-cleared location will be finished flush to grade as to prevent a slip/trip hazard or coned and taped off.
3f. Always wear leather gloves when making connections and using hand 3f. CAUGHT: Amputation points tools; wear cut-resistant (i.e., Kevlar) gloves when handling cutting associated with the equipment and tools. vacuum hose 3f. Inspect the equipment prior to use for potential pinch points. 3f. Test all emergency shutdown devices prior to using equipment. 3f. Inspect saw blade for worn surface or missing teeth; switch blade if damaged or blunt.
3f. Ensure all jewelry is removed, loose clothing is secured, and PPE is secured close to the body. 3f. All non-essential personnel shall maintain a 10 foot exclusion zone; position body out of the line-of-fire of equipment. 3f. Drillers and helpers will understand and use the “Show Me Your Hands Policy”. 4. Move drum to staging 4a. EXPOSURE/CONTACT: 4a. Wear Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves under leather or cut proof area using drum cart Contamination (e.g., Separate gloves. Phase Hydrocarbons (SPH), 4a. Do not overfill drums. Ensure that the drum lids are attached contaminated groundwater, soil) securely. 4a. All drums will be staged in the designated storage area.
4b. EXERTION: Muscle strain while 4b. See 3d. Do not overfill drums. Use lift gate on back of truck to load maneuvering drums with drum and unload drums. Use drum dolly to move drum. cart/lift gate
4c. CAUGHT: Pinch points 4c. Ensure that fingers are not placed under the lid of the drum. Wear associated with handling drum lid leather gloves or cut proof gloves. Use appropriate ratchet while sealing drum lid. 5. Decontaminate 5a. EXPOSURE/CONTACT: 5a. Wear chemical-resistant disposable gloves and safety glasses. equipment. To contamination (e.g., Separate 5a. Contain decontamination water so that it does not spill. Phase Hydrocarbons (SPH), 5a. Use an absorbent pad to clean spills, if necessary. contaminated groundwater, vapors). 5a. Spray equipment from side angle, not straight on, to avoid backsplash. 5b. EXPOSURE: 5a. See 3b. To chemicals in cleaning solution. 5b. See 4a. Review SDS to ensure appropriate precautions are taken and understood.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into five types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful". Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York APPENDIX B
Daily Tailgate Form
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX HEALTH AND SAFETY BRIEFING / TAILGATE MEETING FORM
Site Name / Location
Date: Weather Forecast:
Names of Personnel Attending Briefing
Planned Work
Instrument Calibration: Instrument/Time/Cal. Gas/Cal. Concentration/Actual Concentration
Items Discussed
Work Permit Type and Applicable Restrictions
Signatures of Attending Personnel
1 Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York APPENDIX C
SDSs for Chemicals Used
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX
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Trade Name: Alconox
1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the supplier
1.1 Product identifier Trade Name: Alconox Synonyms: Product number: Alconox
1.2 Application of the substance / the mixture : Cleaning material/Detergent
1.3 Details of the supplier of the Safety Data Sheet Manufacturer Supplier Alconox, Inc. Not Applicable 30 Glenn Street White Plains, NY 10603 1-914-948-4040
Emergency telephone number: ChemTel Inc North America: 1-800-255-3924 International: 01-813-248-0585
2 Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture: In compliance with EC regulation No. 1272/2008, 29CFR1910/1200 and GHS Rev. 3 and amendments. Hazard-determining components of labeling: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate Sodium tripolyphosphate Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate
2.2 Label elements: Skin irritation, category 2. Eye irritation, category 2A. Hazard pictograms:
Signal word: Warning Hazard statements: H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statements: P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with soap and water. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13.
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Trade Name: Alconox
Additional information: None. Hazard description Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): None Information concerning particular hazards for humans and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Classification system: The classification is according to EC regulation No. 1272/2008, 29CFR1910/1200 and GHS Rev. 3 and amendments, and extended by company and literature data. The classification is in accordance with the latest editions of international substances lists, and is supplemented by information from technical literature and by information provided by the company.
3 Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Chemical characterization : None
3.2 Description : None
3.3 Hazardous components (percentages by weight)
Identification Chemical Name Classification Wt. % CAS number: Sodium tripolyphosphate Skin Irrit. 2 ; H315 12-28 7758-29-4 Eye Irrit. 2; H319
CAS number: Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate Acute Tox. 4; H303 8-22 68081-81-2 Skin Irrit. 2 ; H315 Eye Irrit. 2; H319
CAS number: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate Skin Irrit. 2 ; H315 2-16 7722-88-5 Eye Irrit. 2; H319
3.4 Additional Information : None.
4 First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General information: None. After inhalation: Maintain an unobstructed airway. Loosen clothing as necessary and position individual in a comfortable position. After skin contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist. After eye contact: Rinse/flush exposed eye(s) gently using water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lens(es) if able to do so during rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists or if concerned. After swallowing: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Seek medical attention if irritation, discomfort, or vomiting persists.
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Trade Name: Alconox 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed None
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No additional information.
5 Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing agents: Use appropriate fire suppression agents for adjacent combustible materials or sources of ignition.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents : None
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture : Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
5.3 Advice for firefighters Protective equipment: Wear protective eye wear, gloves and clothing. Refer to Section 8.
5.4 Additional information : Avoid inhaling gases, fumes, dust, mist, vapor and aerosols. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
6 Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures : Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure air handling systems are operational.
6.2 Environmental precautions : Should not be released into the environment. Prevent from reaching drains, sewer or waterway.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up : Wear protective eye wear, gloves and clothing.
6.4 Reference to other sections : None
7 Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling : Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Do not eat, drink, smoke or use personal products when handling chemical substances.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities : Store in a cool, well-ventilated area.
7.3 Specific end use(s): No additional information.
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Trade Name: Alconox
8 Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters : 7722-88-5, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, OSHA TWA 5 mg/m3.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of use or handling. Respiratory protection: Not needed under normal conditions. Protection of skin: Select glove material impermeable and resistant to the substance. Eye protection: Safety goggles or glasses, or appropriate eye protection. General hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Not determined or not Appearance (physical White and cream colored Explosion limit lower: available. state, color): flakes - powder Explosion limit upper: Not determined or not available. Not determined or not Not determined or not Odor: Vapor pressure at 20°C: available. available. Not determined or not Not determined or not Odor threshold: Vapor density: available. available. Not determined or not pH-value: 9.5 (aqueous solution) Relative density: available. Not determined or not Not determined or not Melting/Freezing point: Solubilities: available. available. Boiling point/Boiling Not determined or not Partition coefficient (n- Not determined or not range: available. octanol/water): available. Not determined or not Auto/Self-ignition Not determined or not Flash point (closed cup): available. temperature: available. Not determined or not Decomposition Not determined or not Evaporation rate: available. temperature: available.
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a. Kinematic: Not determined or not Flammability (solid, Not determined or not available. Viscosity: gaseous): available. b. Dynamic: Not determined or not available. Density at 20°C: Not determined or not available.
10 Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity : None
10.2 Chemical stability : None
10.3 Possibility hazardous reactions : None
10.4 Conditions to avoid : None
10.5 Incompatible materials : None
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products : None
11 Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects :
Acute Toxicity: Oral: : LD50 > 5000 mg/kg oral rat - Product .
Chronic Toxicity: No additional information. Skin corrosion/irritation: Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate: Causes skin irritation. .
Serious eye damage/irritation: Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate: Causes serious eye irritation . Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate: Rabbit - Risk of serious damage to eyes .
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No additional information.
Carcinogenicity: No additional information.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): None of the ingredients are listed. NTP (National Toxicology Program): None of the ingredients are listed.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No additional information. Reproductive toxicity: No additional information. STOT-single and repeated exposure: No additional information.
Additional toxicological information: No additional information.
12 Ecological information
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Trade Name: Alconox 12.1 Toxicity: Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate: Fish, LC50 1.67 mg/l, 96 hours. Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate: Aquatic invertebrates, EC50 Daphnia 2.4 mg/l, 48 hours. Sodium Alkylbenzene Sulfonate: Aquatic Plants, EC50 Algae 29 mg/l, 96 hours. Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate: Fish, LC50 - other fish - 1,380 mg/l - 96 h. Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate: Aquatic invertebrates, EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 391 mg/l - 48 h.
12.2 Persistence and degradability: No additional information. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: No additional information. 12.4 Mobility in soil: No additional information. General notes: No additional information. 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
PBT: No additional information. vPvB: No additional information.
12.6 Other adverse effects: No additional information.
13 Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods (consult local, regional and national authorities for proper disposal) Relevant Information: It is the responsibility of the waste generator to properly characterize all waste materials according to applicable regulatory entities. (US 40CFR262.11).
14 Transport information
14.1 UN Number: None ADR, ADN, DOT, IMDG, IATA
14.2 UN Proper shipping name: None ADR, ADN, DOT, IMDG, IATA
14.3 Transport hazard classes: ADR, ADN, DOT, IMDG, IATA Class: None Label: None LTD. QTY: None
US DOT Limited Quantity Exception: None
Bulk: Non Bulk: RQ (if applicable): None RQ (if applicable): None Proper shipping Name: None Proper shipping Name: None Hazard Class: None Hazard Class: None Packing Group: None Packing Group: None Marine Pollutant (if applicable): No Marine Pollutant (if applicable): No additional information. additional information.
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Comments: None Comments: None
14.4 Packing group: None ADR, ADN, DOT, IMDG, IATA
14.5 Environmental hazards : None
14.6 Special precautions for user: None Danger code (Kemler): None EMS number: None Segregation groups: None
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable.
14.8 Transport/Additional information:
Transport category: None Tunnel restriction code: None UN "Model Regulation": None
15 Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture. North American
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredients are listed. Section 302 (extremely hazardous substances): None of the ingredients are listed. CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Clean up and Liability Act) Reportable Spill Quantity: None of the ingredients are listed. TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): Inventory: All ingredients are listed. Rules and Orders: Not applicable. Proposition 65 (California):
Chemicals known to cause cancer: None of the ingredients are listed. Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients are listed. Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients are listed. Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredients are listed.
Canadian Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL): All ingredients are listed. EU
REACH Article 57 (SVHC): None of the ingredients are listed.
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Germany MAK: Not classified.
Asia Pacific
Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS): All ingredients are listed.
China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC): All ingredients are listed.
Japan Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS): All ingredients are listed.
Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL): All ingredients are listed.
New Zealand New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZOIC): All ingredients are listed.
Philippines Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS): All ingredients are listed.
Taiwan Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCI): All ingredients are listed.
16 Other information
Abbreviations and Acronyms: None
Summary of Phrases Hazard statements: H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statements: P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with soap and water. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Manufacturer Statement: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
NFPA: 1-0-0
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HMIS: 1-0-0
Created by Global Safety Management, 1-813-435-5161 - www.GSMSDS.com He a lt h 3 0 Fire 0 3 1 Re a c t iv it y 1 Pe rs o n a l Pro t e c t io n Material Safety Data Sheet Hydrochloric acid MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Hydrochloric acid Contact Information: Catalog Codes: SLH1462, SLH3154 Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd. CAS#: Mixture. Houston, Texas 77396 RTECS: MW4025000 US Sales: 1-800-901-7247 International Sales: 1-281-441-4400 TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Hydrochloric acid Order Online: ScienceLab.com CI#: Not applicable. CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call: Synonym: Hydrochloric Acid; Muriatic Acid 1-800-424-9300 Chemical Name: Not applicable. International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887 Chemical Formula: Not applicable. For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight Hydrogen chloride 7647-01-0 20-38 Water 7732-18-5 62-80
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Hydrogen chloride: GAS (LC50): Acute: 4701 ppm 0.5 hours [Rat].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant, corrosive), of ingestion, . Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung sensitizer). Non-corrosive for lungs. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Potential Chronic Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
p. 1 organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable. Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Points: Not applicable. Flammable Limits: Not applicable. Products of Combustion: Not available. Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: of metals Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks. Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable. Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Non combustible. Calcium carbide reacts with hydrogen chloride gas with incandescence. Uranium phosphide reacts with hydrochloric acid to release spontaneously flammable phosphine. Rubidium acetylene carbides burns with slightly warm hydrochloric acid. Lithium silicide in contact with hydrogen chloride becomes incandescent. When dilute hydrochloric acid is used, gas spontaneously flammable in air is evolved. Magnesium boride treated with concentrated hydrochloric acid produces spontaneously flammble gas. Cesium acetylene carbide burns hydrogen chloride gas. Cesium carbide ignites in contact with hydrochloric acid unless acid is dilute. Reacts with most metals to produce flammable Hydrodgen gas. Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
p. 2 Hydrogen chloride in contact with the following can cause an explosion, ignition on contact, or other violent/vigorous reaction: Acetic anhydride AgClO + CCl4 Alcohols + hydrogen cyanide, Aluminum Aluminum-titanium alloys (with HCl vapor), 2-Amino ethanol, Ammonium hydroxide, Calcium carbide Ca3P2 Chlorine + dinitroanilines (evolves gas), Chlorosulfonic acid Cesium carbide Cesium acetylene carbide, 1,1-Difluoroethylene Ethylene diamine Ethylene imine, Fluorine, HClO4 Hexalithium disilicide H2SO4 Metal acetylides or carbides, Magnesium boride, Mercuric sulfate, Oleum, Potassium permanganate, beta-Propiolactone Propylene oxide Rubidium carbide, Rubidium, acetylene carbide Sodium (with aqueous HCl), Sodium hydroxide Sodium tetraselenium, Sulfonic acid, Tetraselenium tetranitride, U3P4 , Vinyl acetate. Silver perchlorate with carbon tetrachloride in the presence of hydrochloric acid produces trichloromethyl perchlorate which detonates at 40 deg. C.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Large Spill: Corrosive liquid. Poisonous liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions: Keep locked up.. Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, organic materials, metals, alkalis, moisture. May corrode metallic surfaces. Store in a metallic or coated fiberboard drum using a strong polyethylene inner package. Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. Personal Protection: Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Boots. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Exposure Limits: CEIL: 5 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] CEIL: 7 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] CEIL: 5 from NIOSH CEIL: 7 (mg/m3) from NIOSH TWA: 1 STEL: 5 (ppm) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 2 STEL: 8 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)]Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Liquid.
p. 3 Odor: Pungent. Irritating (Strong.) Taste: Not available. Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Color: Colorless to light yellow. pH (1% soln/water): Acidic. Boiling Point: 108.58 C @ 760 mm Hg (for 20.22% HCl in water) 83 C @ 760 mm Hg (for 31% HCl in water) 50.5 C (for 37% HCl in water) Melting Point: -62.25°C (-80°F) (20.69% HCl in water) -46.2 C (31.24% HCl in water) -25.4 C (39.17% HCl in water) Critical Temperature: Not available. Specific Gravity: 1.1- 1.19 (Water = 1) 1.10 (20%and 22% HCl solutions) 1.12 (24% HCl solution) 1.15 (29.57% HCl solution) 1.16 (32% HCl solution) 1.19 (37% and 38%HCl solutions) Vapor Pressure: 16 kPa (@ 20°C) average Vapor Density: 1.267 (Air = 1) Volatility: Not available. Odor Threshold: 0.25 to 10 ppm Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available. Ionicity (in Water): Not available. Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, diethyl ether. Solubility: Soluble in cold water, hot water, diethyl ether.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable. Instability Temperature: Not available. Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials, water Incompatibility with various substances: Highly reactive with metals. Reactive with oxidizing agents, organic materials, alkalis, water. Corrosivity: Extremely corrosive in presence of aluminum, of copper, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel(316). Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Special Remarks on Reactivity: Reacts with water especially when water is added to the product. Absorption of gaseous hydrogen chloride on mercuric sulfate becomes violent @ 125 deg. C. Sodium reacts very violently with gaseous hydrogen chloride. Calcium phosphide and hydrochloric acid undergo very energetic reaction. It reacts with oxidizers releasing chlorine gas. Incompatible with, alkali metals, carbides, borides, metal oxides, vinyl acetate, acetylides, sulphides, phosphides, cyanides, carbonates. Reacts with most metals to produce flammable Hydrogen gas. Reacts violently (moderate reaction with heat of evolution) with water especially when water is added to the product. Isolate hydrogen chloride from heat, direct sunlight, alkalies (reacts vigorously), organic materials, and oxidizers (especially nitric acid and chlorates), amines, metals, copper and alloys (e.g. brass), hydroxides, zinc (galvanized materials), lithium silicide (incandescence), sulfuric acid(increase in temperature and pressure) Hydrogen chloride gas is emitted when this product is in contact with sulfuric acid. Adsorption of Hydrochloric Acid onto silicon dioxide results in exothmeric reaction. Hydrogen chloride causes aldehydes and epoxides to violently polymerize. Hydrogen chloride or Hydrochloric Acid in contact with the folloiwng can cause explosion or ignition on contact or Special Remarks on Corrosivity:
p. 4 Highly corrosive. Incompatible with copper and copper alloys. It attacks nearly all metals (mercury, gold, platinium, tantalum, silver, and certain alloys are exceptions). It is one of the most corrosive of the nonoxidizing acids in contact with copper alloys. No corrosivity data on zinc, steel. Severe Corrosive effect on brass and bronze Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 900 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 1108 ppm, 1 hours [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 3124 ppm, 1 hours [Rat]. Chronic Effects on Humans: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive). Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Lowest Published Lethal Doses (LDL/LCL) LDL [Man] -Route: Oral; 2857 ug/kg LCL [Human] - Route: Inhalation; Dose: 1300 ppm/30M LCL [Rabbit] - Route: Inhalation; Dose: 4413 ppm/30M Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May cause adverse reproductive effects (fetoxicity). May affect genetic material. Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Corrosive. Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Eyes: Corrosive. Causes severe eye irritation/conjuntivitis, burns, corneal necrosis. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of hydrochloric acid fumes produces nose, throat, and larryngeal burning, and irritation, pain and inflammation, coughing, sneezing, choking sensation, hoarseness, laryngeal spasms, upper respiratory tract edema, chest pains, as well has headache, and palpitations. Inhalation of high concentrations can result in corrosive burns, necrosis of bronchial epithelium, constriction of the larynx and bronchi, nasospetal perforation, glottal closure, occur, particularly if exposure is prolonged. May affect the liver. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes irritation and burning, ulceration, or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and resultant peritonitis, gastric hemorrhage and infection. Can also cause nausea, vomitting (with "coffee ground" emesis), diarrhea, thirst, difficulty swallowing, salivation, chills, fever, uneasiness, shock, strictures and stenosis (esophogeal, gastric, pyloric). May affect behavior (excitement), the cardiovascular system (weak rapid pulse, tachycardia), respiration (shallow respiration), and urinary system (kidneys- renal failure, nephritis). Acute exposure via inhalation or ingestion can also cause erosion of tooth enamel. Chronic Potential Health Effects: dyspnea, bronchitis. Chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema can also
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available. BOD5 and COD: Not available. Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
p. 5 Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Class 8: Corrosive material Identification: : Hydrochloric acid, solution UNNA: 1789 PG: II Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations: Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Hydrochloric acid Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Hydrochloric acid Illinois chemical safety act: Hydrochloric acid New York release reporting list: Hydrochloric acid Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Hydrochloric acid Pennsylvania RTK: Hydrochloric acid Minnesota: Hydrochloric acid Massachusetts RTK: Hydrochloric acid Massachusetts spill list: Hydrochloric acid New Jersey: Hydrochloric acid New Jersey spill list: Hydrochloric acid Louisiana RTK reporting list: Hydrochloric acid Louisiana spill reporting: Hydrochloric acid California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Hydrochloric acid TSCA 8(b) inventory: Hydrochloric acid TSCA 4(a) proposed test rules: Hydrochloric acid SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Hydrochloric acid SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Hydrochloric acid CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Hydrochloric acid: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg) Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Other Classifications: WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS E: Corrosive liquid. DSCL (EEC): R34- Causes burns. R37- Irritating to respiratory system. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). HMIS (U.S.A.): Health Hazard: 3 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity: 1 Personal Protection: National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Specific hazard: Protective Equipment: Gloves. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Face shield.
Section 16: Other Information
p. 6 References: -Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed., New York N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987. -SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Indutrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984. -The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data, Edition II. -Guide de la loi et du règlement sur le transport des marchandises dangeureuses au canada. Centre de conformité internatinal Ltée. 1986. Other Special Considerations: Not available. Created: 10/09/2005 05:45 PM Last Updated: 05/21/2013 12:00 PM
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NAME; CLASS: NON-FLAMMABLE GAS MIXTURE Containing One or More of the Following Components in a Nitrogen Balance Gas: Oxygen, 0.0015-23.5%; Propane, 0-1.1%; n-Pentane, 0-0.75%; n-Hexane; 0-0.48%; Carbon Monoxide, 0.0005-1.0%; Hydrogen Sulfide, 0.001-0.025% NOTE: MIXTURES COMPRISED OF AN AIR BALANCE GAS CONTAIN BETWEEN 19.5-23.5% OXYGEN. SYNONYMS: Not Applicable CHEMICAL FAMILY NAME: Not Applicable FORMULA: Not Applicable Document Number: 50016 (Replaces ISC MSDS No.1810-2187, 1810-2343, 1810-3366, 1810-3937 1810-7219, 1810-7599, 1810-6179) Note: The Material Safety Data Sheet is for this gas mixture supplied in cylinders with 33 cubic feet (935 liters) or less gas capacity (DOT - 39 cylinders). This MSDS has been developed for various gas mixtures with the composition of components within the ranges listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). Refer to the product label for information on the actual composition of the product.
PRODUCT USE: Calibration of Monitoring and Research Equipment SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER'S NAME: CALGAZ ADDRESS: 821 Chesapeake Drive Cambridge, MD 21613 EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 BUSINESS PHONE: 1-410-228-6400 General MSDS Information 1-713/868-0440 Fax on Demand: 1-800/231-1366
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # mole % EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR ACGIHTLV OSHA IDLH OTHER TWA STEL TWA STEL ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm Oxygen 7782-44-7 0.0015 - There are no specific exposure limits for Oxygen. Oxygen levels should be maintained 23.5% above 19.5%. Propane 74-98-6 0 - 1.1% 2500 NE 1000 NE 2100 NIOSH REL: 1000 DFG MAK: 1000 ppm n-Pentane 109-66-0 0 - 0.75% 600 750 1000 750 1500 NIOSH REL: (Vacated TWA = 120 600 1989 STEL = 610 (ceiling) 15 (Vacated PEL) minutes 1989 PEL) DFG MAKs: TWA =1000 PEAK = 2•MAK, 60 min., momentary value n-Hexane 110-54-3 0 - 0.48% 50 NE 500 NE 1100 NIOSH REL: 50 DFG MAK: 50 50 (Vacated 1989 PEL) Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 0.001- 10 15 10 20 100 NIOSH REL: 0.025 % NIC = 5 NIC = 5 (Vacated (ceiling), STEL = 10 (ceiling), 10 1989 PEL) 50 (10 minutes min. DFG MAKs: peak, TWA = 10 once per PEAK = 2•MAK, 10 shift) min., momentary 15 value (Vacated 1989 PEL) Carbon Monoxide 630-08-0 0.0005 - 25 NE 50 200 1200 NIOSH RELs: 1.0% 35 (ceiling) TWA = 35 (Vacated (Vacated STEL = 200 ceiling 1989 PEL) 1989 DFG MAKs: PEL) TWA = 30 PEAK = 2•MAK, 15 min., average value, 1 hr interval DFG MAK Pregnancy Risk Classification: B Nitrogen 7727-37-9 Balance There are no specific exposure limits for Nitrogen. Nitrogen is a simple asphyxiant (SA). Oxygen levels should be maintained above 19.5%.
NE = Not Established. NIC = Notice of Intended Change See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used. NOTE: ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This gas mixture has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
NON-FLAMMABLE GAS MIXTURE MSDS - 50016 EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 7, 2010
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This gas mixture is a colorless gas which has a rotten-egg odor (due to the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide). The odor cannot be relied on as an adequate warning of the presence of this gas mixture, because olfactory fatigue occurs after over-exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide (another component of this gas mixture) are toxic to humans in relatively low concentrations. Over-exposure to this gas mixture can cause skin or eye irritation, nausea, dizziness, headaches, collapse, unconsciousness, coma, and death. The Propane, n-Pentane, and n-Hexane components can cause anesthetic or peripheral neuropathy effects. Additionally, releases of this gas mixture may produce oxygen-deficient atmospheres (especially in small confined spaces or other poorly-ventilated environments); individuals in such atmospheres may be asphyxiated.
SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant route of over-exposure for this gas mixture is by inhalation. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM INHALATION: Due to the small size of an individual cylinder of this gas mixture, no unusual health effects from over-exposure to the product are anticipated under routine circumstances of use. A significant health hazard associated with this gas mixture is the potential of inhalation of HEALTH HAZARD (BLUE) 3 Hydrogen Sulfide, a component of this gas mixture. Such over-exposures may occur if this gas mixture is used in a confined space or other poorly-ventilated area. Over-exposures to Hydrogen Sulfide can cause dizziness, headache, and nausea. Exposure to this component can result in respiratory arrest, coma, or unconsciousness. Continuous inhalation of low (RED) concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide may cause olfactory fatigue, so that the odor is no longer an FLAMMABILITY HAZARD 0 effective warning of the presence of this gas. A summary of exposure concentrations and observed effects are as follows CONCENTRATION OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE OBSERVED EFFECT PHYSICAL HAZARD (YELLOW) 0 0.3-30 ppm Odor is obvious and unpleasant. 50 ppm Eye irritation. Dryness and irritation of nose, throat. Slightly higher than 50 ppm Irritation of the respiratory system. 100-150 ppm Temporary loss of smell. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 200-250 ppm Headache, vomiting nausea. Prolonged exposure may lead to
lung damage. Exposures of 4-8 hours can be fatal. EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY 300-500 Swifter onset of symptoms. Death occurs in 1-4 hours. 500 ppm Headache, excitement, staggering, and stomach ache after brief exposure. Death occurs within 0.5 - 1 hour of See Section 8 exposure. > 600 ppm Rapid onset of unconsciousness, coma, death. > 1000 ppm Immediate respiratory arrest. For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications NOTE: This gas mixture contains a maximum of 250 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide. The higher concentration values here are presented to delineate the complete health effects which have been observed for humans after exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide. Inhalation over-exposures to atmospheres containing more than the Threshold Limit Value of Carbon Monoxide (25 ppm), another component of this gas mixture, can result in serious health consequences. Carbon Monoxide is classified as a chemical asphyxiant, producing a toxic action by combining with the hemoglobin of the blood and replacing the available oxygen. Through this replacement, the body is deprived of the required oxygen, and asphyxiation occurs. Since the affinity of Carbon Monoxide for hemoglobin is about 200-300 times that of oxygen, only a small amount of Carbon Monoxide will cause a toxic reaction to occur. Carbon Monoxide exposures in excess of 50 ppm will produce symptoms of poisoning if breathed for a sufficiently long time. If this gas mixture is released in a small, poorly ventilated area (i.e. an enclosed or confined space), symptoms which may develop include the following: CONCENTRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE OBSERVED EFFECT All exposure levels:.. Over-exposure to Carbon Monoxide can be indicated by the lips and fingernails turning bright red. 200 ppm: ...... Slight symptoms (i.e. headache) after several hours of exposure. 400 ppm: Headache and discomfort experienced within 2-3 hours of exposure. 1,000 -2000 ppm: Within 30 minutes, slight palpitations of the heart occurs. Within 1.5 hours, there is a tendency to stagger. 200-2500 ppm: Within 2 hours, there is mental confusion, headaches, and nausea. Unconsciousness within 30 minutes. > 2500 ppm: Potential for collapse and death before warning symptoms. Another hazard associated with this gas mixture is the potential for anesthetic and peripheral neuropathy effects after inhalation over-exposures to the Propane, n-Pentane and n-Hexane components of this gas mixture. Specific human over-exposure data are available for n-Pentane and n- Hexane, as follows: CONCENTRATION OF n-PENTANE OBSERVED EFFECT Brief (10 minute) up to 5,000 ppm: No symptoms. Higher than 5,000 ppm: Exhilaration, dizziness and headache can occur. Long term: Can cause chronic neurological disorder causing damage to the nerves in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) CONCENTRATION OF n-HEXANE OBSERVED EFFECT Brief (10 minute) at 1,500 ppm: Irritation of the respiratory tract, nausea and headache. 5000 ppm: Dizziness and drowsiness can occur. Long term at 500 ppm: Can affect the nerves in the arms and legs. Effects include numbing or tingling sensations in the fingers and toes, tiredness, muscle weakness, cramps and spasms in the leg, difficulty in holding objects or walking, abdominal pains, loss of appetite, weight loss. More serious exposures can cause damage to the nerves in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy). Eyes and Vision: Abnormal color perception and pigment changes in the eyes have been reported among industrial workers exposed to 423-1280 ppm for 5 years or more. Blood Cells: Mild forms of anemia have also been associated with exposure to hexane. These are of temporary nature. Additionally, if mixtures of this gas mixture contain less than 19.5% Oxygen and are released in a small, poorly ventilated area (i.e. an enclosed or confined space), an oxygen-deficient environment may occur. Individuals breathing such an atmosphere may experience symptoms which include headaches, ringing in ears, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and depression of all the senses. Under some circumstances of over-exposure, death may occur. The following effects associated with various levels of oxygen are as follows: CONCENTRATION OF OXYGEN OBSERVED EFFECT 12-16% Oxygen: Breathing and pulse rate increased, muscular coordination slightly disturbed. 10-14% Oxygen: Emotional upset, abnormal fatigue, disturbed respiration. 6-10% Oxygen: Nausea, vomiting, collapse, or loss of consciousness. Below 6%: Convulsive movements, possible respiratory collapse, and death. SKIN and EYE CONTACT: The Hydrogen Sulfide component of this gas mixture may be irritating to the skin. Inflammation and irritation of the eyes can occur at very low airborne concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide (less than 10 ppm). Exposure over several hours may result in “gas eyes” or “sore eyes” with symptoms of scratchiness, irritation, tearing and burning. Above 50 ppm of Hydrogen Sulfide, there is an intense tearing, blurring of vision, and pain when looking at light. Over-exposed individuals may see rings around bright lights. Most symptoms disappear when exposure ceases. However, in serious cases, the eye can be permanently damaged. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. Over-exposure to this gas mixture may cause the following health effects: ACUTE: Due to the small size of the individual cylinder of this gas mixture, no unusual health effects from exposure to the product are anticipated under routine circumstances of use. However, the Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide components of this gas mixture are toxic to humans. Over-exposure to this gas mixture can cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, collapse, unconsciousness, coma, and death. Due to the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide, over-exposures to this gas mixture can also irritate the skin and eyes; severe eye contamination can result in blindness. Inhalation over-exposures to Propane, n-Pentane, and n-Hexane can cause anesthetic effects and motor neuropathy (i.e. pain and tingling in feet and hands).
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Continued) CHRONIC: Abnormal color perception and pigment changes in the eyes have been reported among persons exposed to 420 -1300 ppm of n- Hexane for five years. Additionally, long-term exposure to low levels of n-Hexane or n-Pentane can affect the nerves in the arms and legs. Effects include numbing or tingling sensation, tiredness, cramps, spasms in legs, difficulty holding objects or walking, loss of appetite and weight loss. Pentane isomers, such as n-Pentane, and Propane can cause sensitization of the heart to epinephrine. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicology Information) for additional information on the components of this gas mixture. TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Respiratory system, blood system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system. CHRONIC: Reproductive system, cardiovascular system.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
RESCUERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE VICTIMS OF EXPOSURE TO THIS GAS MIXTURE WITHOUT ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. At a minimum, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus must be worn. No unusual health effects are anticipated after exposure to this gas mixture, due to the small cylinder size. If any adverse symptom develops after over-exposure to this gas mixture, remove victim(s) to fresh air as quickly as possible. Only trained personnel should administer supplemental oxygen and/or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation if necessary. Victim(s) who experience any adverse effect after over-exposure to this gas mixture must be taken for medical attention. Rescuers should be taken for medical attention if necessary. Take a copy of the label and the MSDS to physician or other health professional with victim(s). SKIN EXPOSURE: If irritation of the skin develops after exposure to this gas mixture, immediately begin decontamination with running water. Minimum flushing is for 15 minutes. Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. Victim must seek immediate medical attention. EYE EXPOSURE: If irritation of the eye develops after exposure to this gas mixture, open victim's eyes while under gentle running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. Minimum flushing is for 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance immediately, preferably an ophthalmologist. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing respiratory conditions may be aggravated by over-exposure to this gas mixture. Carbon Monoxide, a component of this gas mixture, can aggravate some diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as coronary artery disease and angina pectoris. Because of the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide, n-Hexane or n-Pentane in this gas mixture, central nervous system conditions, eye disorders, or skin problems may be aggravated by over-exposure to this gas mixture. RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms and eliminate over-exposure. Hyperbaric oxygen is the most efficient antidote to Carbon Monoxide poisoning, the optimum range being 2-2.5 atm. A special mask, or, preferably, a compression chamber to utilize oxygen at these pressures is required. Avoid administering stimulant drugs. Be observant for initial signs of pulmonary edema in the event of severe inhalation over-exposures.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable. FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %): NFPA RATING Lower (LEL): Not applicable. FLAMMABILITY Upper (UEL): Not applicable. FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: Non-flammable gas mixture. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. 0 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This gas mixture contains toxic gases, Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide, and presents an extreme health HEALTH 3 0 REACTIVITY hazard to firefighters. This gas mixture is not flammable; however, containers, when involved in fire, may rupture or burst in the heat of the fire. Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not Sensitive. Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not Sensitive. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Structural firefighters must wear Self- OTHER Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LEAK RESPONSE: Due to the small size and content of the cylinder, an accidental release of this gas mixture presents significantly less risk of over-exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide, the toxic components of this gas mixture, and other safety hazards related to the remaining components of this gas mixture, than a similar release from a larger cylinder. However, as with any chemical release, extreme caution must be used during emergency response procedures. In the event of a release in which the atmosphere is unknown, and in which other chemicals are potentially involved, evacuate immediate area. Such releases should be responded to by trained personnel using pre-planned procedures. Proper protective equipment should be used. In case of a leak, clear the affected area, protect people, and respond with trained personnel.
For emergency disposal, secure the cylinder and slowly discharge the gas to the atmosphere in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Allow the gas mixture to dissipate. If necessary, monitor the surrounding area (and the original area of the release) for Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide, and Oxygen. Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide level must be below exposure level listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients) and Oxygen levels must be above 19.5% before non-emergency personnel are allowed to re-enter area.
If leaking incidentally from the cylinder, contact your supplier.
7. HANDLING and USE
WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: Be aware of any signs of dizziness or fatigue; exposures to fatal concentrations of this gas mixture could occur without any significant warning symptoms, due to olfactory fatigue or oxygen deficiency. Do not attempt to repair, adjust, or in any other way modify cylinders containing a gas mixture with Hydrogen Sulfide or Carbon Monoxide. If there is a malfunction or another type of operational problem, contact nearest distributor immediately. Eye wash stations/safety showers should be near areas where this gas mixture is used or stored. All work operations should be monitored in such a way that emergency personnel can be immediately contacted in the event of a release. All work practices should minimize releases of Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide-containing gas mixtures. STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Cylinders should be firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked-over. Cylinders must be protected from the environment, and preferably kept at room temperature (approximately 21°C, 70°F). Cylinders should be stored in dry, well- ventilated areas, away from sources of heat, ignition, and direct sunlight. Protect cylinders against physical damage. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent full containers from being stored for long periods of time. These cylinders are not refillable. WARNING! Do not refill DOT 39 cylinders. To do so may cause personal injury or property damage. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING GAS CYLINDERS: WARNING! Compressed gases can present significant safety hazards. During cylinder use, use equipment designed for these specific cylinders. Ensure all lines and equipment are rated for proper service pressure. PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: Follow practices indicated in Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures). Make certain that application equipment is locked and tagged-out safely. Always use product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation systems or engineering controls are needed under normal circumstances of use. As with all chemicals, use this gas mixture in well-ventilated areas. If this gas mixture is used in a poorly-ventilated area, install automatic monitoring equipment to detect the levels of Oxygen, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Carbon Monoxide. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special respiratory protection is required under normal circumstances of use. Use supplied air respiratory protection if Carbon Monoxide levels exceed the exposure levels given in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients) or if oxygen levels are below 19.5%, or if either level is unknown during emergency response to a release of this gas mixture. If respiratory protection is required for emergency response to this gas mixture, follow the requirements of the Federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) or equivalent State standards. The following NIOSH respiratory protection recommendations for Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide are provided for further information.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION (Continued) NIOSH/OSHA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR: Up to 100 ppm: Powered air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) to protect against hydrogen sulfide; or gas mask with canister to protect against hydrogen sulfide; or SAR; or full-facepiece SCBA. Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentration or IDLH Conditions: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA; or positive pressure, full- facepiece SAR with an auxiliary positive pressure SCBA. Escape: Gas mask with canister to protect against hydrogen sulfide; or escape-type SCBA NOTE: The IDLH concentration for Hydrogen Sulfide is 100 ppm. NIOSH/OSHA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR: Up to 350 ppm Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) Up to 875 ppm Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) operated in a continuous flow mode. Up to 1200 ppm Gas mask with canister to protect against carbon monoxide; or full-facepiece SCBA; or full-facepiece Supplied Air Respirator (SAR). Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentration or IDLH Conditions: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA; or positive pressure, full- facepiece Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) with an auxiliary positive pressure SCBA. Escape: Gas mask with canister to protect against carbon monoxide; or escape-type SCBA. NOTE: End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI) required for gas masks. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 or appropriate Canadian Standards. HAND PROTECTION: No special protection is needed under normal circumstances of use. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 or appropriate Standards of Canada. BODY PROTECTION: No special protection is needed under normal circumstances of use. If a hazard of injury to the feet exists due to falling objects, rolling objects, where objects may pierce the soles of the feet or where employee’s feet may be exposed to electrical hazards, use foot protection, as described in U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136.
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
The following information is for Nitrogen, the main component of this gas mixture. GAS DENSITY @ 32°F (0°C) and 1 atm: 0.072 lbs/ ft3 (1.153 kg/m3) FREEZING/MELTING POINT @ 10 psig: -210°C (-345.8°F) BOILING POINT: -195.8°C (-320.4°F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (air = 1) @ 70°F (21.1°C): 0.906 pH: Not applicable. SOLUBILITY IN WATER vol/vol @ 32°F (0°C) and 1 atm: 0.023 MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 28.01 EVAPORATION RATE (nBuAc = 1): Not applicable. EXPANSION RATIO: Not applicable. ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable. SPECIFIC VOLUME (ft3/lb): 13.8 VAPOR PRESSURE @ 70°F (21.1°C) psig: Not applicable. COEFFICIENT WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable. The following information is for the gas mixture. APPEARANCE AND COLOR: This gas mixture is a colorless gas which has an rotten egg-like odor, due to the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide. HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): Continuous inhalation of low concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide (a component of this gas mixture) may cause olfactory fatigue, so that there are no distinct warning properties. In terms of leak detection, fittings and joints can be painted with a soap solution to detect leaks, which will be indicated by a bubble formation. Wet lead acetate paper can be used for leak detection. The paper turns black in the presence of Hydrogen Sulfide. Cadmium chloride solutions can also be used. Cadmium solutions will turn yellow upon contact with Hydrogen Sulfide.
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Normally stable in gaseous state. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: The thermal decomposition products of Propane, n-Hexane, and n-Pentane include carbon oxides. The decomposition products of Hydrogen Sulfide include water and sulfur oxides. The other components of this gas mixture do not decompose, per se, but can react with other compounds in the heat of a fire. MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: Titanium will burn in Nitrogen (the main component of this gas mixture). Lithium reacts slowly with Nitrogen at ambient temperatures. Components of this gas mixture (Hydrogen Sulfide, Propane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane) are also incompatible with strong oxidizers (i.e. chlorine, bromine pentafluoride, oxygen, oxygen difluoride, and nitrogen trifluoride). Carbon Monoxide is mildly corrosive to nickel and iron (especially at high temperatures and pressures). Hydrogen Sulfide is corrosive to most metals, because it reacts with these substances to form metal sulfides. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials. Cylinders exposed to high temperatures or direct flame can rupture or burst.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The following toxicology data are available for the components of this gas mixture: NITROGEN: There are no specific toxicology data for Nitrogen. Nitrogen is a simple asphyxiant, which acts to displace oxygen in the n-PENTANE: n-HEXANE (continued): CARBON MONOXIDE (continued): 3 LD50 (intravenous, mouse) = 446 mg/kg. CHRONIC INHALATION (rat): 400-600 TCLo (inhalation, human) = 600 mg/m /10 3 LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 364 g/m /4 hours ppm, 5 days/week, peripheral neuropathy minutes LCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 325 g/m3/2 hours in 45 days; 850 ppm for 143 days, loss of LCLo (inhalation, man) = 4000 ppm/30 n-HEXANE: weight and degeneration of the sciatic minutes Eye, rabbit = 10 mg/ mild nerve. (mouse): 250 ppm, peripheral TCLo (inhalation, man) = 650 ppm/45 TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 10,000 ppm/7 hr. neuropathy within 7 months; no effects at minutes: central nervous system and TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 5000 ppm/20 hours; 100 ppm. blood system effects. teratogenic effects PROPANE: LCLo (inhalation, human) = 5000 ppm/5 LD50 (oral, rat) = 28710 mg/kg Long-Term Inhalation: No toxicity or minutes LDLo (intraperitoneal, rat ) = 9100 mg/kg abnormalities were observed when LCLo (inhalation, dog) = 4000 ppm/46 LCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 120,000 mg/kg monkeys were exposed to approximately minutes LD50 (rat, oral): 28,710 mg/kg 750 ppm for 90 days. Similar results LCLo (inhalation, rabbit) = 4000 ppm ACUTE INHALATION (mouse): 30,000 ppm, were obtained when monkeys were LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 1811 ppm/4 hours narcosis within 30 to 60 minutes; 35,000- exposed to an aerosol spray containing LC50 (inhalation, guinea pig) = 2450 ppm/4 40,000 ppm, convulsions and death. 65% propane and isobutane. hours DERMAL (rabbit): 2 to 5 ml/kg for 4 hours CARBON MONOXIDE: LC50 (inhalation, guinea pig) = 5718 ppm/4 resulted in restlessness and TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 65 ppm/24 hours hours discoordination,; death occurred at 5 ml/kg. (7-18 preg): rep. effects LCLo (inhalation, mammal) = 5000 ppm/5 TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 8 pph/1 hour minutes (female 8D post): ter. effects LD50 (inhalation, wild bird) = 1334 ppm HYDROGEN SULFIDE: HYDROGEN SULFIDE (continued): HYDROGEN SULFIDE (continued): LCLo (inhalation, human) = 600 ppm/30 LCLo (inhalation, human) = 800 ppm/5 LC50 (inhalation, mouse) = 673 ppm/1 hour minutes minutes LCLo (inhalation, mammal) = 800 ppm/5 LDLO (inhalation, man) = 5.7 mg/kg; central LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 444 ppm minutes nervous system, pulmonary effects SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this gas mixture are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, CAL/OSHA, and IARC; therefore, they are not considered to be, nor suspected to be, cancer-causing agents by these agencies. IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: The Hydrogen Sulfide component of this gas mixture, is irritating to the eyes, and may be irritating to the skin. SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT: The components of this gas mixture are not known to be skin or respiratory sensitizers. Pentane isomers (i.e. n- Pentane) and Propane can cause cardiac sensitization to epinephrine. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this gas mixture on the human reproductive system. Mutagenicity: No mutagenicity effects have been described for the components of this gas mixture. Embryotoxicity: This gas mixture contains components that may cause embryotoxic effects in humans; however, due to the small total amount of the components, embryotoxic effects are not expected to occur. Teratogenicity: This gas mixture is not expected to cause teratogenic effects in humans due to the small cylinder size and small total amount of all components. The Carbon Monoxide component of this gas mixture which exists up to 1%, can cause teratogenic effects in humans. Severe
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued) exposure to Carbon Monoxide during pregnancy has caused adverse effects and the death of the fetus. In general, maternal symptoms are an indicator of the potential risk to the fetus since Carbon Monoxide is toxic to the mother before it is toxic to the fetus. Reproductive Toxicity: The components of this gas mixture are not expected to cause adverse reproductive effects in humans. A mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate through generation lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first eight weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES (BEIs): Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) have been determined for the components of this gas mixture, as follows:
CHEMICAL DETERMINANT SAMPLING TIME BEI CARBON MONOXIDE • Carboxyhemoglobin in blood • End of shift • 3.5% of hemoglobin • Carbon monoxide in end-exhaled air • End of shift • 20 ppm n-HEXANE • 2,5-Hexanedione in urine • End of shift • 5 mg/g creatinine • n-Hexane in end-exhaled air
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: The gas will be dissipated rapidly in well-ventilated areas. The following environmental data are applicable to the components of this gas mixture. OXYGEN: Water Solubility = 1 volume Oxygen/32 volumes water at 20°C. Log Kow = -0.65 PROPANE: Log Kow = 2.38. Water Solubility = 62.4 ppm, 25°C. Propane is readily degraded by soil bacteria. PENTANE: Log Kow = 3.39. Water Solubility = 38.5 mg/L. LOG BCF (n-pentane) = calculated, 1.90 and 2.35, respectively. Photolysis, hydrolysis, and bioconcentration are not anticipated to be important fate processes. Biodegradation and soil adsorption are anticipated to be more important processes for this compound. n-HEXANE: Log Kow = 3.90-4.11. Water Solubility = 9.5 mg/L. Estimated Bioconcentration Factor =2.24 and 2.89. Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. Hexane is volatile. Rapid volatilization from water and soil is anticipated for this compound. Hexane will float in slick on surface of the water HYDROGEN SULFIDE: Water Solubility = 1 g/242 mL at 20°C. CARBON MONOXIDE: Water solubility = 3.3 ml/100 cc at 0 °C, 2.3 ml at 20°C. NITROGEN: Water Solubility = 2.4 volumes Nitrogen/100 volumes water at 0°C; 1.6 volumes Nitrogen/100 volumes water at 20°C. EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: No evidence is currently available on this gas mixture’s effects on plant and animal life. The Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Monoxide components of this gas mixture, can be deadly to exposed animal life, producing symptoms similar to those experienced by humans. This gas mixture may also be harmful to plant life. EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: No evidence is currently available on the effects of this gas effects on aquatic life. The presence of more than a trace of Carbon Monoxide is a hazard to fish. The following aquatic toxicity data are available for the Hydrogen Sulfide component of this gas mixture. TLm (Asellussp) = 0.111 mg/L/96 hour TLm (Lepomis macrochirus, bluegill sunfish) = 0.0448 mg/L/96 hour at TLm (Cranfgonyx sp) =1.07 mg/L/96 hour 21-22 °C TLm (Gammarrus) = 0.84 mg/L/96 hour TLm (Pimephlaes promelas, fathead minnow) = 0.0071-0.55 mg/L/96 3 LC50 (fly inhalation) = 380 mg/m /960 minutes hour 3 LC50 (fly inhalation) = 1500 mg/m /7 minutes TLm (Salvenilis foninalis, brook trout) = 0.0216-0.038 mg/L/96 hour at TLm (Lepomis macrochirus, bluegill sunfish) = 0.0478 mg/L/96 hour 8-12.5 °C
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. Cylinders with undesired residual product may be safely vented outdoors with the proper regulator. For further information, refer to Section 16 (Other Information).
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS GAS MIXTURE IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gases, n.o.s. (*Oxygen, Nitrogen)*or the gas component with the next highest concentration next to Nitrogen. HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas) UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1956 PACKING GROUP: Not Applicable DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Class 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas) NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): 126 MARINE POLLUTANT: The components of this gas mixture are not classified by the DOT as Marine Pollutants (as defined by 49 CFR 172.101, Appendix B). SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a well-ventilated vehicle. The transportation of compressed gas cylinders in automobiles or in closed-body vehicles can present serious safety hazards. If transporting these cylinders in vehicles, ensure these cylinders are not exposed to extremely high temperatures (as may occur in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day). Additionally, the vehicle should be well-ventilated during transportation. Note: DOT 39 Cylinders ship in a strong outer carton (overpack). Pertinent shipping information goes on the outside of the overpack. DOT 39 Cylinders do not have transportation information on the cylinder itself. TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This gas is considered as Dangerous Goods, per regulations of Transport Canada. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gases, n.o.s. (*Oxygen, Nitrogen)*or the gas component with the next highest concentration next to Nitrogen. HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas) UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1956 PACKING GROUP: Not Applicable HAZARD LABEL: Class 2.2 (Non-Flammable Gas) SPECIAL PROVISIONS: None EXPLOSIVE LIMIT AND LIMITED QUANTITY INDEX: 0.12 ERAP INDEX: None PASSENGER CARRYING SHIP INDEX: None PASSENGER CARRYING ROAD VEHICLE OR PASSENGER CARRYING RAILWAY VEHICLE INDEX: 75 NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): 126 NOTE: Shipment of compressed gas cylinders via Public Passenger Road Vehicle is a violation of Canadian law (Transport Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992). 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS: U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: This gas is not subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 302, 304 and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act., as follows: COMPONENT SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 313 (40 CFR 355, Appendix A) (40 CFR Table 302.4) (40 CFR 372.65) n-Hexane NO YES YES Hydrogen Sulfide YES YES YES
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U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: Section 302 EHS TPQ = Hydrogen Sulfide = 500 lbs (227 kg); U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this gas mixture are listed on the TSCA Inventory. U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Hexane = 5000 lb (2270 kg); Hydrogen Sulfide = 100 lbs (45.4 lb) OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: • Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide, Propane, n-Pentane and n-Hexane are subject to the reporting requirements of CFR 29 1910.1000. • Hydrogen Sulfide, Propane and n-Pentane are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The Threshold Quantity for each of these gases is 10,000 pounds and so this mixture will not be affected by the regulation. • Depending on specific operations involving the use of this gas mixture, the regulations of the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals may be applicable (29 CFR 1910.119). Hydrogen Sulfide is listed in Appendix A of this regulation. The Threshold Quantity for Hydrogen Sulfide under this regulation is 1500 lbs. • This gas mixture does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone depleting chemicals (40 CFR part 82). • Nitrogen, Oxygen and n-Hexane are not listed Regulated Substances, per 40 CFR, Part 68, of the Risk Management for Chemical Releases. Hydrogen Sulfide is listed under this regulation in Table 1 as a Regulated Substance (Toxic Substance), in quantities of 10,000 lbs (4,553 kg) or greater. Carbon Monoxide, Propane and n-Pentane are listed under this regulation in Table 3, as Regulated Substances (Flammable), in quantities of 10,000 lbs (4,553 kg) or greater, and so this mixture will not be affected by the regulation. U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: The components of this gas mixture are covered under the following specific State regulations: Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan - Critical Materials Register: No. Pennsylvania - Hazardous Substance List: Substances: Carbon Monoxide, Propane, n- Minnesota - List of Hazardous Substances: Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen, Propane, n- Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Carbon Monoxide, Propane, n-Pentane, n- Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide. California - Permissible Exposure Limits for Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List: Chemical Contaminants: Carbon Monoxide, Missouri - Employer Information/Toxic Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen, Propane, n- Nitrogen, Propane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Substance List t: n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide. Propane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Texas - Hazardous Substance List: n-Pentane, n- Florida - Substance List: Oxygen, Carbon New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Hexane, Propane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Monoxide, n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Substance List: Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, West Virginia - Hazardous Substance List: n- Sulfide. Nitrogen, Propane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane. Pentane, n-Hexane, Propane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Illinois - Toxic Substance List: Carbon Monoxide, North Dakota - List of Hazardous Chemicals, Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous Substances: Propane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide. Reportable Quantities: Hydrogen Sulfide. n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Propane, Hydrogen Sulfide Kansas - Section 302/313 List: No. Massachusetts - Substance List: Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Propane, n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Hydrogen Sulfide.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): The Carbon Monoxide component of this gas mixture is on the California Proposition 65 lists as a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS: CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this gas mixture are on the Canadian DSL Inventory. CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this gas mixture are not on the CEPA Priorities Substances List. CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: This gas mixture is categorized as a Controlled Product, Hazard Classes A and D2A, as per the Controlled Product Regulations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION ABOUT DOT-39 NRC (Non-Refillable Cylinder) PRODUCTS
DOT 39 cylinders ship as hazardous materials when full. Once the cylinders are relieved of pressure (empty) they are not considered hazardous material or waste. Residual gas in this type of cylinder is not an issue because toxic gas mixtures are prohibited. Calibration gas mixtures typically packaged in these cylinders are Nonflammable n.o.s., UN 1956. A small percentage of calibration gases packaged in DOT 39 cylinders are flammable or oxidizing gas mixtures.
For disposal of used DOT-39 cylinders, it is acceptable to place them in a landfill if local laws permit. Their disposal is no different than that employed with other DOT containers such as spray paint cans, household aerosols, or disposable cylinders of propane (for camping, torch etc.). When feasible, we recommended recycling for scrap metal content. CALGAZ will do this for any customer that wishes to return cylinders to us prepaid. All that is required is a phone call to make arrangements so we may anticipate arrival. Scrapping cylinders involves some preparation before the metal dealer may accept them. We perform this operation as a service to valued customers who want to participate.
MIXTURES: When two or more gases or liquefied gases are mixed, their hazardous properties may combine to create additional, unexpected hazards. Obtain and evaluate the safety information for each component before you produce the mixture. Consult an Industrial Hygienist or other trained person when you make your safety evaluation of the end product. Remember, gases and liquids have properties which can cause serious injury or death.
Further information about the handling of compressed gases can be found in the following pamphlets published by: Compressed Gas Association Inc. (CGA), 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202-4102. Telephone: (703) 412-0900.
P-1 “Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers” AV-1 “Safe Handling and Storage of Compressed Gases”
“Handbook of Compressed Gases”
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, Inc. PO Box 3519, La Mesa, CA 91944-3519 619/670-0609
Fax on Demand: 1-800/231-1366
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR, 1910.1200. Other government regulations must be reviewed for applicability to this gas mixture. To the best of CALGAZ knowledge, the information contained herein is reliable and accurate as of this date; however, accuracy, suitability or completeness are not guaranteed and no warranties of any type, either express or implied, are provided. The information contained herein relates only to this specific product. If this gas mixture is combined with other materials, all component properties must be considered. Data may be changed from time to time. Be sure to consult the latest edition.
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Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 1 Java Street (aka 127-141 West Street and 14-28 India Street) Brooklyn, New York APPENDIX D
COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX COVID-19 Interim Health & Safety Guidance
COVID-19 INTERIM HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE
CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER : Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP
EFFECTIVE DATE : 03/2020
REVISION DATE : 10/08/2020
REVISION NUMBER : 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ...... 1
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ...... 1
3. BACKGROUND ...... 1
4. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ...... 2
5. EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL ...... 2
6. COVID-19 HEALTH SCREENING ...... 4 6.1. Roux Employees ...... 4 6.2. Subcontractors ...... 5
7. SELF-ISOLATION & QUARANTINE...... 5 7.1. Self-Isolation ...... 5 7.2. Quarantine ...... 6 7.2.1. Close Contact Quarantine ...... 6 7.2.2. Travel Related Quarantine ...... 6
8. WORKPLACE CONTROLS ...... 6
9. INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES ...... 7
10. CLOTH FACE COVERINGS ...... 9
11. HOTEL SELECTION PROCESS AND OVERNIGHT/REMOTE WORK ...... 9
12. TRANSPORTATION-RENTAL CARS AND ROUX-OWNED VEHICLES ...... 10
APPENDICES A. Subcontractor Work Crew COVID-19 Daily Health Attestation B. Job Safety Analysis-Working in Areas Affected by COVID-19 C. How to Remove Gloves
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1. PURPOSE This guidance has been implemented to establish work practices, administrative procedures, and engineering controls to minimize potential exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The following guidance has been developed based on local, state and federal recommendations/requirements regarding COVID-19. The purpose of this document is to supplement existing site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and provide interim health and safety guidance to minimize potential exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Should additional scientific information or regulatory information change, this document shall be updated accordingly.
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY This guidance covers all Roux employees and the subcontractors that Roux oversees. Site specific HASPs shall be developed to incorporate elements of mitigative measures against COVID-19 exposure. If work cannot be carried out in compliance with this guidance, the project shall be further evaluated by the Project Principal (PP), Office Manager (OM), and Corporate Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) prior to work authorization.
Roux subcontractors are required to review, comply with, and implement Roux’s COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance while on site. Subcontractors may implement additional preventative measures as they see fit. All work shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the federal, state, and local guidance as it relates to COVID-19.
3. BACKGROUND What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. This virus continues to spread internationally and within the United States. There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days following exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19: x Fever or chills x New loss of taste or smell x Cough x Sore throat x Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing x Congestion or runny nose x Fatigue x Nausea or vomiting x Muscle or body aches x Diarrhea x Headache
This list is not all possible symptoms. The CDC will continue to update this list as they learn more about the virus. For an updated symptom list please reference the following link for CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus.
If someone develops emergency warning signs for COVID-19, they should be instructed to get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs can include those listed below; however, this list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning. x Trouble breathing x Inability to wake or stay awake x Persistent pain or pressure in the chest x Bluish lips or face x New confusion
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How does COVID-19 spread?1 SARS-COV-2 spreads very easily from person to person during close contact. Individuals who are within close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with COVID-19 or have direct contact with that person are at greatest risk of infection. x When people with COVID-19 cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe they produce respiratory droplets. These droplets can range in size from larger droplets (some of which are visible) to smaller droplets. Small droplets can also form particles when they dry very quickly in the airstream. x Infections occur mainly through exposure to respiratory droplets when a person is in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. x Respiratory droplets cause infection when they are inhaled or deposited on mucous membranes, such as those that line the inside of the nose and mouth. x As the respiratory droplets travel further from the person with COVID-19, the concentration of these droplets decreases. Larger droplets fall out of the air due to gravity. Smaller droplets and particles spread apart in the air. x With passing time, the amount of infectious virus in respiratory droplets also decreases.
SARS-CoV-2 can sometimes spread by airborne transmission under certain circumstances. Some infections can be spread by exposure to virus in small droplets and particles that can linger in the air for minutes to hours. These viruses may be able to infect people who are further than 6 feet away from the person who is infected or after that person has left the space. This kind of spread is referred to as airborne transmission and is an important way that infections like tuberculosis, measles, and chicken pox are spread. x There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away. These transmissions occurred within enclosed spaces that had inadequate ventilation. Sometimes the infected person was breathing heavily, for example while singing or exercising. o Under these circumstances, scientists believe the amount of infectious smaller droplet and particles produced by the people with COVID-19 became concentrated enough to spread the virus to other people. The people who were infected were in the same space during the same time or shortly after the person with COVID-19 had left. x Available data indicate it is much more common for the virus that causes COVID-19 to spread through close contact with a person who has COVID-19 than through airborne transmission.2
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects is less common. Respiratory droplets can also land on surfaces and objects. It is possible that a person could get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. Spread from touching surfaces is not thought to be a common way that COVID-19 spreads.
4. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS All employees with potential exposure to COVID-19 shall be provided training that incorporates COVID-19 exposure mitigation strategies, such as implementation of proper social distancing, personal hygiene (e.g., handwashing), as well as disinfection procedures, as outlined by CDC guidelines.
5. EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL Worker risk of occupational exposure to COVID-19 can vary from very high, high, medium, or lower (caution) risk. This level of exposure is dependent on several factors, which can include industry type; need for contact within
1 How COVID-19 Spreads https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html#edn1 2 Scientific Brief: SARS-CoV-2 and Potential Airborne Transmission | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific- brief-sars-cov-2.html
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6 feet of people known to be or suspected of being infected with COVID-19; density of work environment; and industrial setting (i.e., healthcare building, occupied interior work area, minimal ventilation).
Provided below is background risk level information taken from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19. Risk evaluations for each project shall be conducted by the PP and OM in consultation with the CHSM to ensure Roux employees and subcontractors remain within the lower exposure (caution) category. If it is identified there is a medium exposure risk or higher, further evaluation and mitigative measures shall be evaluated to reduce overall exposure risk prior to work authorization.
Very High Exposure Risk (Activities not conducted by Roux) Very high exposure risk includes occupations/work activities with high potential for exposure to known or suspected sources of COVID-19 during specific medical, postmortem, or laboratory procedures. This can include but is not limited to: x Healthcare workers (e.g., doctors, nurses, dentists, paramedics, emergency medical technicians) performing aerosol-generating procedures (e.g., intubation, cough induction procedures, bronchoscopies, some dental procedures and exams, or invasive specimen collection) on known or suspected COVID-19 patients. x Healthcare or laboratory personnel collecting or handling specimens from known or suspected COVID-19 patients (e.g., manipulating cultures from known or suspected COVID-19 patients). x Morgue workers performing autopsies, which generally involve aerosol-generating procedures on the bodies of people who are known to have, or suspected of having, COVID-19 at the time of their death.
High Exposure Risk (Activities not conducted by Roux) High exposure risk occupations/work activities include exposure to known or suspected COVID-19 positive individuals. This can include but not limited to: x Healthcare delivery and support staff (e.g., doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff who must enter patients’ rooms) exposed to known or suspected COVID-19 patients. (Note: when such workers perform aerosol- generating procedures, their exposure risk level becomes very high.) x Medical transport workers (e.g., ambulance vehicle operators) moving known or suspected COVID-19 patients in enclosed vehicles. x Mortuary workers involved in preparing (e.g., for burial or cremation) the bodies of people who are known to have, or suspected of having, COVID-19 at the time of their death.
Medium Exposure Risk Medium exposure risk occupations/work activities include those that require frequent and/or close contact with (i.e., within 6 feet of) people who may be infected with COVID-19, but who are not known or suspected to be COVID-19 positive. For most of our worksites, it is assumed there is on-going community transmission for COVID-19. Therefore, workers who work at sites and may have contact with the general public, other contractors, high-population-density work environments (i.e., greater than 10 people) fall within medium exposure risk group category. This can include, but is not limited to, sampling events that require two or more workers to collect and log samples in close contact or work occurring in an interior space with limited ventilation and several workers present.
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Lower Exposure Risk (Caution) Lower exposure risk (caution) occupations/work activities are those that do not require contact with people known to be or suspected of being COVID-19 positive. During these activities, there is limited contact (i.e., within 6 feet of) the general public or other workers. Workers in this category have minimal occupational contact with the public and other coworkers. This can include construction oversight that does not require close contact as well as sampling or gauging events performed by one worker.
6. COVID-19 HEALTH SCREENING 6.1. Roux Employees All Roux employees are required to self-attest to a COVID-19 Daily Health Questionnaire which is to be completed at home through a mobile application on scheduled workdays. The purpose of this program is to ensure business continuity as well as mitigate any potential exposure to our employees and others if it is determined employees are at-risk for contracting COVID-19. As part of this self-attestation, all employees are required to take their temperatures daily at home to confirm they do not have a fever (> 100.4). Employees who answer yes to any of these questions are instructed to contact their Office Manager and/or Department Head immediately and should not enter the office or go to a field site. Information shall be used to determine appropriate internal response in consultation with the Human Resources Director and Corporate Health and Safety Manager.
Below, you will find our COVID-19 Daily Health Questionnaire that all Roux employees are required to self-attest to every scheduled workday by 9:30 am. If employees do not promptly fill out the questionnaire by the time listed above, there will be additional follow up by HR, H&S, and/or OMs.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & the World Health Organization, COVID-19 Symptoms include: x Fever (>100. 4oF) or chills x New loss of taste or smell x Cough x Sore throat x Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing x Congestion or runny nose x Fatigue x Nausea or vomiting x Muscle or body aches x Diarrhea x Headache
Have you experienced any of the COVID-19 related symptoms noted above in the last 14 days? Please Note: We do not expect employees to answer “yes” to the symptoms question if these are symptoms you normally experience due to another condition or medication. x Yes x No
Have you been in close contact* with someone who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 or who is under investigation for COVID-19 within the last 14 days? *Close contact is defined as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes or coming into direct contact with secretions (e.g., sharing utensils, being coughed on) from an infected person. x Yes x No
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Have you traveled outside of the country, been on a cruise ship and/or traveled to areas within the United States which have state mandated travel restrictions in the last 14 days? x Yes x No
Have you tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days? x Yes x No
6.2. Subcontractors In an effort to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19, Subcontractors who shall perform work on-site are required to attest to the fitness of their work crew on a daily basis. This requires each worker to self-assess by asking themselves the four questions listed in the section above and also contained within the Roux Subcontractor Work Crew COVID-19 Daily Health Attestation. If any crew member answers “yes” to any of the questions, that worker is not to report to the field site and should seek proper medical advice, in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
On a daily basis, the subcontractor supervisor must provide the Subcontractor Work Crew COVID-19 Daily Health Attestation complete with the names of all work crew fit to be on the site for that day (i.e., who have answered “no” to all questions on the self-assessment) to Roux’s Project Manager. The Subcontractor must notify Roux if there have been any “yes” responses daily. Subcontractors shall not be required to provide the name or any other personal information of any employee who has answered “yes” to any of the self-assessment questions, however, the subcontractor should provide the date and times that employee has been onsite in the prior 14 days. Records shall be maintained within the project files indicating health screening has been performed, records shall be retained for not less than 14 days following the date of submission. The Roux Subcontractor Work Crew COVID-19 Daily Health Check Attestation can be found within Appendix A.
7. SELF-ISOLATION & QUARANTINE 7.1. Self-Isolation What if I am asked to self-isolate at home and when can I return from home isolation? Depending on the situation, if you are COVID-19 positive or suspected to have COVID-19, employees may be required to self-isolate in their homes, as per CDC or local health department guidelines. As per CDC guidance, return from isolation has been broken out into two categories. The first includes confirmed or suspected COVID-19 individuals exhibiting symptoms, and the second includes those who have not had COVID-19 symptoms (i.e., asymptomatic), but tested positive and are under self-isolation. Both categories, along with strategies to return from home isolation, are outlined below.
People with COVID-19 under home isolation: Accumulating evidence supports ending isolation and precautions for persons with COVID-19 using a symptom- based strategy. Specifically, researchers have reported that people with mild to moderate COVID-19 remain infectious no longer than 10 days after their symptoms began, and those with more severe illness or those who are severely immunocompromised remain infectious no longer than 20 days after their symptoms began. Therefore, CDC has updated the recommendations for discontinuing home isolation as follows: 1. Persons with COVID-19 who have symptoms and were directed to care for themselves at home may discontinue isolation under the following conditions: a. At least 10 days* have passed since symptom onset; b. At least 24 hours have passed since resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and c. Other symptoms have improved.
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* A limited number of persons with severe illness may produce replication-competent virus beyond 10 days, which may warrant extending the duration of isolation for up to 20 days after symptom onset. Consultation with your healthcare provider will be warranted in such cases of severe illness. 2. Persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 who never develop COVID-19 symptoms may discontinue isolation and other precautions 10 days after the date of their first positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
7.2. Quarantine Employees may be required to self-quarantine due to potential exposure with a suspected and/or confirmed COVID- 19 positive individual as well as recent travel as per local/state guidelines. People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, monitor their health, and follow directions from their state or local health department. If Roux employees meet the criteria to self-quarantine based on potential exposure/travel, they are required to self- quarantine for 14 days regardless of local/state exemptions. Even if you test negative for COVID-19 or feel healthy, symptoms may still appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
7.2.1. Close Contact Quarantine Employees who have come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are required to self-quarantine for 14 days following their last contact with the COVID-19 positive person. Close contact can be defined as being within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more, providing care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19, having direct physical contact with COVID-19 individual, sharing utensils with COVID-19 individual, and being sneezed/coughed on by someone with COVID-19.
7.2.2. Travel Related Quarantine All travel out of state must be communicated with the OM and/or Department Head prior to departure. Please note, some state/local entities require submissions of traveler health forms. It is expected all Roux employees will comply with such state/local travel requirements. All employees returning from international and/or cruise ship travel must quarantine for 14 days from the time they have returned home.
Personal Travel Employees who will be traveling out of state are responsible for checking the local/state quarantine guidance for the regions they are traveling from and to in advance of travel and notifying their OM prior to traveling in order to evaluate the impact on the business. Based on state/local guidelines you may be required to quarantine for 14 days from the time you have returned home.
Work-Related Travel The Project Team (i.e., PM & PP) and field staff who will be traveling are responsible for checking the local/state quarantine guidance for the regions they are traveling from and to in advance of travel and notifying their OM prior to traveling in order to evaluate the impact to the business. Additionally, health and safety considerations shall be reviewed by the OM in consultation with the CHSM regarding logistics and overnight accommodations. Based on state/local guidelines, you may be required to quarantine for 14 days from the time you have returned home.
8. WORKPLACE CONTROLS During the project planning phase, worksite evaluations shall be carried out by the PP and OM in consultation with the CHSM to determine risk exposure levels for work activities. If it is determined there is a medium exposure risk level or higher, additional workplace controls shall be evaluated and implemented as required in addition to the basic infection prevention measures outlined below in Section 8. Additional workplace controls can include engineering controls (i.e., ventilation, physical barriers), administrative controls (i.e., minimizing contact between workers, rotating shifts, site specific training), and additional personal protective equipment (i.e., respiratory protection). If exposure risk cannot be mitigated, potential project postponement may be necessary at the discretion of the OM in consultation with the CHSM.
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A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) has been developed and is provided in Appendix B, which summarizes and applies concepts within this guidance including the infection prevention measures listed below. This JSA shall be required for all field work in areas where there is community-based transmission of COVID-19.
9. INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES The following is basic infection prevention and personal hygiene practices which shall be implemented for all Roux field activities as well as in the office setting. x Personal Hygiene o Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol. Key times to wash your hands include after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after using the restroom, and before eating or preparing food. o Do not touch your eyes, face, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. o Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. o Throw potentially contaminated items (e.g., used tissues) in the trash. x Avoid Close Contact/Secondary Contact with People and Potentially Contaminated Surfaces o Apply appropriate social distance (6+ feet). o Stop handshaking—use and utilize other noncontact methods for greeting. o Do not work in areas with limited ventilation with other Site workers (e.g., small work trailer which lacks HVAC system). If working in a trailer, the following conditions must be met: limited to 4 workers, large enough to have the ability to apply social distance and has open windows and/or operational HVAC to ensure proper ventilation of the workspace. o Morning tailgate/safety meetings shall occur outside and not within work trailers. Do not require employees or subcontractors to sign in using the same tailgate form. The Site Supervisor/SHSO should record names of those in attendance on the form. If the Site has more than 10 workers, separate tailgate meetings should be performed in smaller groups. o Do not share equipment or other items with co-workers and subcontractors unless wearing appropriate PPE (e.g., nitrile gloves). Assume equipment and other surfaces are potentially contaminated and remove gloves aseptically. o If receiving labware or other equipment disinfect to the extent feasible. If there are concerns for contaminating labware please wear appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves) to minimize contact. o Contact your lab/equipment vendor to confirm equipment is properly disinfected prior to being shipped. o Do not carpool with others (e.g., clients, coworkers). o For company owned vehicles limit sharing of vehicles with coworkers. If unable to limit sharing of company owned vehicles, properly disinfect vehicle before driving with a focus on commonly touched surfaces (e.g., steering wheels, shifters, buttons, etc.). o Use caution when using public restrooms, portable toilets. Use paper towel as a barrier when touching door handles and faucets. x Cleaning and Disinfecting o Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Commonly touched items can include but are not limited to tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, and field equipment (i.e., photo-ionization detector, field equipment). o Hard (Non-porous) Surfaces If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned with a detergent/soap and water prior to disinfection.
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Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safe and effective use of the product and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, face shield). Many products require: x Keeping surface wet for a period of time (i.e., contact time) o Refer to manufacturer’s instructions outlining adequate contact time. x Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product. Disposable gloves should be removed aseptically and discarded after cleaning. Wash hands immediately following removal of gloves. Refer to Appendix C for how to remove gloves aseptically. For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. x Diluted household bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Leave the solution on the surface for at least 1 minute. o Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: ဖ 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or ဖ 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogen claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfecting products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.). o Soft (Porous) Surfaces For soft (porous) surfaces, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on the surfaces. After cleaning: x Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder using the warmest appropriate water setting for the item and dry items completely; or x Use products with the EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens that claim they are suitable for porous surfaces. o Electronics For electronics such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, etc. remove visible contamination if present. x Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products. x Consider use of wipeable covers for electronics. x If no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. Dry surfaces thoroughly to avoid pooling of liquids. o Linens, Clothing, and Other Items that Go in the Laundry Although it is unlikely field clothing would become potentially contaminated with COVID-19, it is recommended that field staff regularly launder field clothing following any field event upon returning home. In order to minimize the possibility of dispersing the virus from potentially contaminated clothing, do not shake dirty laundry. Wash items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Clean and disinfect hampers or other containers used for transporting laundry according to guidance listed above.
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10. CLOTH FACE COVERINGS The CDC recommends the use of cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, and especially in areas of significant community- based transmission. This recommendation is based on recent studies and an understanding that a significant portion of asymptomatic, as well as pre-symptomatic, individuals can shed the virus to others before showing symptoms. Studies indicate that COVID-19 can spread among people interacting in close proximity through speaking, coughing, or sneezing. The purpose of the cloth covering is NOT to provide protection to the wearer, but to protect the wearer from unknowingly infecting others if they are asymptomatic/pre-symptomatic. The use of cloth face coverings is to supplement and NOT replace the existing practices outlined above.
Based on existing studies and on-going recommendations and/or requirements from federal, state, and local entities, Roux is recommending the use of cloth face coverings, when appropriate. Appropriate use is defined when local authorities or clients require the use of cloth face coverings in conjunction with established social distancing, or if an employee elects to use a cloth covering on their own accord. Roux will provide cloth face coverings that shall meet the basic requirements outlined by the CDC guidance.
Cloth Face Coverings should: x Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; x Covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin; x Include multiple layers of fabric; x Allow for breathing without restriction; and x Be able to be laundered and machine dried with no damage or change to shape.
When donning and doffing the cloth face covering, individuals should avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. Following removal of the cloth face covering, employees should wash their hands immediately using the guidelines described in Section 8 above. Cloth face coverings should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
The CDC does not recommend the use of gaiters or face shields. Evaluation of these face covers is on-going but effectiveness is unknown at this time. Masks with exhalation valves or vents should NOT be worn to help prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading COVID-19 to others (source control).
Note, the cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. Should there be a requirement for workers to be in respiratory protection (e.g., full-face respirator w/cartridges, P100, N95 respirators), it shall be addressed during the project pre-planning phase, which includes discussions with the PP and OM in consultation with CHSM.
11. HOTEL SELECTION PROCESS AND OVERNIGHT/REMOTE WORK Hotel Selection Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Roux is recommending overnight travel be limited to the extent possible. If there is a project requiring the overnight stay at a hotel, accommodations shall be made only after the hotel and hotel’s location have been vetted in accordance with Roux’s established guidance as defined below. The Project Team, which includes the Project Manager (PM) and PP along with the OM, in consultation with the CHSM, shall verify the hotel has appropriate protocols in place to limit the potential exposure and spread of COVID- 19 through proper cleaning and disinfection practices. Discussions with the hotel shall include, but are not limited to, measures taken to keep guests safe during their stay, guest room sanitization schedule, training of staff regarding disinfecting protocols using EPA-approved disinfectants, hotel staff fitness for duty requirements, etc. Some example questions are listed below. Following the initial hotel assessment by the Project Team, the OM and the CHSM shall review the hotel assessment findings prior to the CHSM’s authorization that the hotel may be used by any Roux employees.
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Sample Questions for Evaluating Hotels 1. Is there an established COVID-19 guidance/policy your location is following? 2. What additional measures are being implemented to keep workers and customers safe?; (e.g. signs/placards, social-distancing/mask reminders) 3. Is there a guest room sanitization schedule? 4. Have staff been trained on properly cleaning/disinfecting areas? 5. What types of disinfectants are in use at your location? 6. How are you evaluating staff fitness for duty? (e.g., temperature checks, not reporting to work when sick, etc.)
Employees staying overnight should abide by the following guidance: x Ensure you properly disinfect your room upon arrival. This should include a wipe down of all commonly touched surfaces with an approved disinfectant. Use appropriate PPE (e.g., nitrile gloves) when disinfecting surfaces. x Place the “Do Not Disturb” placard on the room while away and consider limiting hotel housekeeping service to the extent feasible ( e.g., not having the room cleaned each day) to minimize potential secondary contact with others. x Do not spend any more time in hotel common areas (i.e., lobby, hallways, etc.) than is necessary. x Follow proper Infection Prevention Measures found within Section 8 above. x Have meals in your hotel room after disinfecting outer package surfaces, as outlined in Section 8 above. Do not eat in public spaces or restaurants. x If the hotel has a restaurant or café, do not have your meal in a common area; instead order food to be picked up or delivered to your room. If delivered, opt for contactless delivery (left outside the door, delivery person knocks and leaves). Always use your own pen if you need to sign something. x Employees may also pick up food from takeout locations, order groceries or food for delivery to the hotel. Call local restaurants to order food for delivery (call the hotel lobby for recommendations) or use food ordering apps. Some apps have options for contactless delivery.
12. TRANSPORTATION-RENTAL CARS AND ROUX-OWNED VEHICLES Rental Cars Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Roux recommends rental car usage be limited to the extent possible. If there is a project requiring the use of a rental car (e.g. truck/van), accommodations shall be made only after the rental car company and their store’s location have been vetted in accordance with Roux’s established guidance, as defined below. The Project Team (PM and PP) and OM in consultation with the CHSM shall verify the rental company where you are picking up your vehicle has appropriate protocols in place to limit the potential exposure and spread of COVID- 19 through proper cleaning and disinfection practices. Discussions with the rental car company shall include, but are not limited to, measures to be taken to keep customers safe during pickup/drop-off, rental car disinfection protocols, training of staff regarding disinfecting protocols using EPA-approved disinfectants, rental car company staff fitness for duty requirements, etc. Some example questions are listed below. Following the initial rental car company store assessment by the Project Team, the OM and the CHSM shall review the rental car company assessment findings prior to the CHSM’s authorization that the rental car company store may be used by any Roux employees.
Sample Questions for Evaluating Rental Car Companies 1. Is there an established COVID-19 guidance your location is following? 2. What additional measures are being implemented to keep workers and customers safe? 3. Is there a car sanitization schedule?
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4. Have staff been trained on properly cleaning/disinfecting vehicles? 5. What types of disinfections are in use at your location? 6. How are you evaluating staff fitness for duty? (e.g., temperature checks, not reporting to work when sick, etc.)
Upon vehicle pickup, employees shall don nitrile gloves and safety glasses and clean/disinfect all high-touch surfaces (steering wheel, knobs, door handles, turn signals, radio, etc.) by wiping thoroughly with approved disinfectants (following manufacturer’s instructions). Aseptically remove gloves and dispose of them along with rags/wipes, appropriately. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after each episode of cleaning. Due to social distancing requirements, personnel shall not carpool to destinations.
Roux-Owned Vehicles Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Roux-owned vehicles should be dedicated to individual employees to the extent feasible, and if authorized by the OM. In the case this cannot be accommodated, employees shall don nitrile gloves and safety glasses, and clean/disinfect all high-touch surfaces (steering wheel, knobs, door handles, turn signals, radio, etc.) by wiping thoroughly with approved disinfectants (following manufacturer’s instructions). This cleaning and disinfection shall occur before and after each use of the vehicle. Aseptically remove gloves and dispose of them along with rags/wipes, appropriately. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after each episode of cleaning. Due to social distancing requirements, personnel shall not carpool to destinations.
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APPENDIX A
Roux Subcontractor Work Crew
COVID-19 Daily Health Screening Questionnaire
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COVID-19 Daily Health Attestation
Date: Company Name:
Supervisor Name: Signature:
Project Name:
Site Address:
Number of Workers on site:
Prior to entry onto a field site, the following questions shall be asked by the Subcontractor Supervisor to their work crew. It is preferred this questionnaire is completed for each individual prior to their arrival at the field site. If the answer to any of these questions is YES, the worker is not to report to the field site and seek proper medical advice, in accordance with CDC Guidelines. The Subcontractor Supervisor must provide this form on a daily basis to the Roux primary contact for the project and notify Roux of any YES responses.
1. Have you experienced any signs/symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever (>100.4oF), cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle/body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea in the last 14 days?
2. Have you been in close contact* with someone who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 or who is under investigation for COVID-19 within the last 14 days? *Close contact is defined as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes or coming into direct contact with secretions (e.g. sharing utensils, being coughed on) from an infected person.
3. Have you traveled outside of the country, been on a cruise ship and/or traveled to areas within the United States which have state mandated travel restrictions in the last 14 days?
4. Have you tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days?
Please list the crew member’s names on site for the day.
1. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 4. 12. 5. 13. 6. 14. 7. 15. 8. 16.
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APPENDIX B
Job Safety Analysis-Working in Areas Affected by COVID-19
10/2020 COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance | ROUX | NEW JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Ctrl. No. CVD-19 DATE: 04/16/2020 REVISED PAGE 1 of 2 JSA TYPE CATEGORY WORK TYPE WORK ACTIVITY (Description) Generic Fieldwork Working in Areas Affected by Coronavirus DEVELOPMENT TEAM POSITION / TITLE REVIEWED BY: POSITION / TITLE Kristina DeLuca Health and Safety Specialist Brian Hobbs CHSM REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LIFE VEST GOGGLES AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR GLOVES – Leather/cut- HARD HAT – In field FACE SHIELD SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR resistant in field and nitrile LIFELINE / BODY HARNESS HEARING PROTECTION PPE CLOTHING – High visibility as needed SAFETY GLASSES – In field SAFETY SHOES – Steel/composite toe in fie vest in field OTHER REQUIRED AND / OR RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Cloth face covering, nitrile gloves, hand soap, water source, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes. Commitment to Safety – All personnel onsite will actively participate in SPSA performance by verbalizing SPSAs throughout the day. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Maintain 6’ of distance between yourself and all other people at all times. If you do not believe the scope of work can be conducted while maintaining this distance, contact your Project Manager immediately. Assess Analyze Act ¹JOB STEPS ²POTENTIAL HAZARDS ³CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Project N/A x Review and follow COVID-19 CDC, Roux, Client and local Preplanning orders/protocols. x Ensure all workers are fit for duty - anyone feeling sick should remain at home even if symptoms do not align with COVID-19. If a worker has been in contact with someone potentially positive or positive for COVID-19, contact your Office Manager. x Determine PPE needs and ensure adequate supply of disinfectant wipes/spray, soap and water or hand sanitizer at Site. Due to high demands and limited supply, plan ahead. x Use the minimum number of employees necessary to safely complete the work. 2. Mobilization Exposure: Personal/Rental/Roux Owned Vehicle Becoming infected or x Do not carpool. infecting co-workers x Use the same vehicle every day and do not share with co-workers. x Verify workers/other people are not approaching vehicle prior to exiting the vehicle. Maintain 6’ of distance from others. x DO not valet your car or allow others to use your car. If necessary, don nitrile gloves and safety glasses and clean/disinfect all high touch surfaces (steering wheel, knobs, door handles, turn signals, radio, etc.) by wiping thoroughly with approved disinfectants (follow manufacturer’s instructions). This cleaning and disinfection shall occur before and after each use of the vehicle. Aseptically remove gloves and dispose of them along with rags/wipes, appropriately. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after each episode of cleaning. Public Transportation x Public transit should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Consider renting a car rather than taking public transit. If public transit is required, wear appropriate PPE and apply social distancing (6 ft). Use proper donning and doffing procedures for nitrile gloves. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. Hotel Stay (Refer to COVID-19 H&S Guidance for more info) x If a hotel stay is deemed necessary for the given field work, ensure that you disinfect your room upon initial arrival and returning each day. Disinfect all surfaces of your room with an appropriate disinfectant using nitrile gloves. Use proper donning and doffing procedures for nitrile gloves. x Place the “Do Not Disturb” placard on the room while away and limit housekeeping services to the extent feasible during your stay to minimize the reintroduction and spread of the virus from others. Minimize, or avoid entirely, time spent in hotel common areas (i.e., the lobby, dining areas, gyms, etc.). Wash hands or use hand sanitizer often.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards, energy source; Energy Source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful".
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. 3. Tailgate Meeting Exposure: x Must occur outside or remotely (i.e. video or conference call). Becoming infected or x Maintain at least a 6+ ft distance between you and others. infecting co-workers x Discuss primary infection prevention measures listed below. x Do not require employees or subcontractors to sign in, the Site Supervisor shall record names on the attendance form. x If the Site has more than 10 workers, separate tailgate meetings should be performed. x Discuss COVID-19 symptoms with coworkers and subcontractors to ensure fitness for duty. Anyone exhibiting signs or symptoms should be instructed to leave the Site, contact your Project Manager. 4. Site Activities Exposure: x Coordinate field activities at the beginning of the day (i.e. Tailgate Becoming infected or meeting) to minimize time spent in crowded spaces or overlap while infecting co-workers completing job tasks. x Don cloth face coverings as appropriate. x Apply social distancing (6+ ft) when interacting with others. If anyone comes within 6 ft of you while conducting work and your work prevents you from moving away, politely ask them to move back. If others are unable to move from your space, stop work and leave area. x Do not shake hands or touch others. x Do not share equipment or other items with co-workers and subcontractors unless wearing appropriate PPE (e.g. nitrile gloves). Assume equipment and other surfaces are potentially contaminated and remove gloves aseptically (See Appendix % of Roux Interim H&S Guidance for proper glove removal). x If anyone is coughing or sneezing in your vicinity, stop work and leave the area. x Do not work in areas with limited ventilation with others. x Cover your mouth and nose with tissue or paper towel or with your elbow when coughing or sneezing and wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. If sick contact SHSO/PM and leave Site immediately. x Disinfect work surfaces/areas with approved disinfectant you’re responsible for (ex: desk, office doorknob, computer, etc.) at least once at the beginning of your shift and at least once at the end of your shift with either sanitizing wipes or disinfectant spray. x Phones should be operated hands free to extent feasible. Sanitize your phone on a regular basis. Disinfection should also take place whenever suspected contaminated material comes in contact with any work surfaces/areas. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after. x Avoid public spaces and going out to eat by bringing your own lunch to the Site. If performing work in high density urban areas, it is recommended all food must be consumed at or in your vehicle. Wash hands or use hand sanitizer before eating and immediately after.
Primary Infection Prevention Measures x Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. o If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol. Key times to wash hands include after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after using the restroom, and before eating or preparing food. x Do not touch your eyes, face, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. x Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw potentially contaminated items (e.g. used tissues) in the trash. x Avoid close contact/secondary contact with people and potentially contaminated surfaces. o Apply appropriate social distance (6+ feet). o Stop handshaking/touching others and use caution when accessing public spaces. x Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Commonly touched items can include but are not limited to tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboard, toilets, sinks and field equipment. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. If surface cannot be cleaned/disinfected, then wash hands or use sanitizer as soon as possible.
¹ Each Job or Operation consists of a set of tasks / steps. Be sure to list all the steps needed to perform job. ² A hazard is a potential danger. Break hazards into six types: Contact - victim is struck by or strikes an object; Caught - victim is caught on, caught in or caught between objects; Fall - victim falls to ground or lower level (includes slips and trips); Exertion - excessive strain or stress / ergonomics / lifting techniques; Exposure - inhalation/skin hazards; Energy source – electricity, pressure, compression/tension. ³ Using the first two columns as a guide, decide what actions or procedures are necessary to eliminate or minimize the risk. List the recommended safe operating procedures. Say exactly what needs to be done - such as "use two persons to lift". Avoid general statements such as, "be careful". ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. COVID-19 Interim Health & Safety Guidance
APPENDIX C
How to Remove Gloves
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management Program
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX Personal Protective Equipment Management Program 2.15
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER : Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP
EFFECTIVE DATE : 01/19
REVISION NUMBER : 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ...... 1 2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ...... 1 3. PROCEDURES ...... 1 3.1 Introduction ...... 1 3.2 Types of PPE ...... 1 3.3 Protective Clothing Selection Criteria ...... 2 3.3.1 Chemicals Present ...... 2 3.3.2 Concentration of the Chemical(s) ...... 2 3.3.3 Physical State ...... 3 3.3.4 Length of Exposure ...... 3 3.3.5 Abrasion ...... 3 3.3.6 Dexterity ...... 3 3.3.7 Ability to Decontaminate ...... 3 3.3.8 Climactic Conditions ...... 3 3.3.9 Work Load ...... 4 3.4 Types of Protective Materials ...... 4 3.5 Protection Levels ...... 4 3.5.1 Level A Protection ...... 4 3.5.2 Level B Protection ...... 5 3.5.3 Level C Protection ...... 6 3.5.4 Level D Protection ...... 6 3.5.5 Level E Protection ...... 6 3.5.6 Additional Considerations ...... 7
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1. PURPOSE Roux Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies, Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C, and Remedial Engineering (collectively, “Roux”) has instituted the following program to establish guidelines for the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by Roux personnel performing field activities in hazardous environments. PPE is not meant to be a substitute for engineering, work practice, and/or administrative controls, but PPE should be used in conjunction with these controls to protect the employees in the work place. Clothing, body coverings, and other accessories designed to prevent worker exposure to workplace hazards are all types of PPE. To ensure adequate PPE employee-owned PPE is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to insure its adequacy, maintenance and sanitation.
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY These guidelines apply to all PPE selection decisions to be made in implementing the Roux program. The foundations for this program are the numerous Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards related to PPE cited in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart E, and the hazardous environment work employee protection requirements under the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard at 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65. To ensure hazard assessments are documented the levels of protection, types of protection and tasks requiring protection are covered in site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
3. PROCEDURES Due to the varied nature of site activities and the different potential hazards associated with different sites, several aspects must be considered when selecting PPE. The following text describes PPE selection logic and provides guidelines and requirements for the appropriate selection and use of PPE.
3.1 Introduction To harm the body, chemicals must first gain entrance. The intact skin and the respiratory tract are usually the first body tissues attacked by chemical contaminants. These tissues provide barriers to some chemicals but in many cases, are damaged themselves or are highly permeable by certain chemical compounds. Personal protective equipment therefore is used to minimize or eliminate chemical compounds coming into contact with these first barrier tissues.
The proper selection of equipment is important in preventing exposures. The PM making the selection will have to take several factors into consideration. The level of protection, type and kind of equipment selected depends on the hazardous conditions and in some cases cost, availability, compatibility with other equipment, and performance. An accurate assessment of all these factors must be made before work can be safely carried out.
3.2 Types of PPE The type and selection of PPE must meet certain general criteria and requirements as required under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 and 1926.95. In addition to these general requirements, specific requirements and specifications exist for some types of PPE that form the basis of the protective clothing scheme. Following is a list of the common types of specific PPE and the specific requirements for the PPE type, where applicable: 1. Hard Hats - Regulated by 29 CFR 1910.135 and 1926.100; and, specified in ANSI Z89.1.
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2. Face Shields and Safety Glasses - Regulated by 29 CFR 1910.133 and 1926.102; and, specified in ANSI Z87.1. 3. Respiratory Protection - Regulated by 29 CFR 1910.134 and 1926.103. 4. Hand Protection - Not specifically regulated. 5. Foot Protection - Regulated by 29 CFR 1910.136 and 1926.96; and, specified in ANSI Z41.1. 6. Protective Clothing (e.g., fully encapsulated suits, aprons) - Not specifically regulated.
3.3 Protective Clothing Selection Criteria 3.3.1 Chemicals Present The most important factor in selecting PPE is the determination of what chemicals the employee may be exposed to. On field investigations, the number of chemicals may range from a few to several hundred. The exact chemicals or group of chemicals present at the site (certain groups tend to require similar protection) can be determined by collecting and analyzing samples of the air, soil, water, or other site media. When data are lacking, research into the materials used or stored at the site can be used to infer chemicals possibly on the site.
Once the known or suspected chemicals have been identified, and taking into consideration the type of work to be performed, the most appropriate clothing shall be selected.
Protective garments are made of several different substances for protection against specific chemicals. There is no universal protective material. All will decompose, be permeated by, or otherwise fail to protect under given circumstances. Fortunately, most manufacturers make guides to the use of their products (i.e., Dupont’s Tyvek™ Permeation Guide). These guides are usually for gloves and coveralls and typically provide information regarding chemical degradation rates (failure of the material to maintain structural integrity when in contact with the chemical), and may provide information on the permeation rate (whether or not the material allows the chemical to pass through). When permeation tables are available, they shall be used in conjunction with degradation tables to determine the most appropriate protective material.
During most site work, chemicals are usually in mixed combinations and the protective materials are not in continuous contact with pure chemicals for long periods of time; therefore, the selected material may be adequate for the particular chemical and type of work being performed, yet not the "best" protecting material for all site chemicals and activities. Selection shall depend upon the most hazardous chemicals based on their hazards and concentrations. Sometimes layering, using several different layers of protective materials, affords the best protection.
3.3.2 Concentration of the Chemical(s) One of the major criteria for selecting protective material is the concentration of the chemical(s) in air, liquid, and/or solid state. Airborne and liquid chemical concentrations should be compared to the OSHA standards and/or American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines to determine the level of skin or other absorptive surface (e.g., eyes) protection needed. While these standards are not designed specifically for skin exposed directly to the liquid, they may provide skin designations indicative of chemicals known to have significant skin or dermal absorption effects. For example, airborne levels of PCB on-site may be
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low because it is not very volatile, so the inhalation hazard may be minimal; however, PCB-containing liquid coming in direct contact with the skin may cause overexposure. Thus, PCB has been assigned a skin designation in both the OSHA and ACGIH exposure limit tables.
3.3.3 Physical State The characteristics of a chemical may range from nontoxic to extremely toxic depending on its physical state. Inorganic lead in soil would not be considered toxic to site personnel, unless it became airborne, since it is generally not absorbed through the intact skin. Organic lead in a liquid could be readily absorbed. Soil is frequently contaminated with hazardous materials. Concentrations will vary from a few parts per million to nearly one hundred percent. The degree of hazard is dependent on the type of soil and concentration of the chemical. Generally speaking, "dry" soils do not cause a hazard to site personnel if they take minimal precautions such as wearing some type of lightweight gloves.
3.3.4 Length of Exposure The length of time a material is exposed to a chemical increases the probability of breakthrough. Determinations of actual breakthrough times for short-term exposures indicate that several different materials can be used which would be considered inadequate under long-term exposures. It should be kept in mind that during testing, a pure (100% composition) liquid is usually placed in direct contact with the material producing a worst-case situation.
3.3.5 Abrasion When selecting protective clothing, the job the employee is engaged in must be taken into consideration. Persons moving drums or performing other manual tasks may require added protection for their hands, lower chest and thighs. The use of leather gloves and a heavy apron over the other normal protective clothing will help prevent damage to the normal PPE and thus reduce worker exposures.
3.3.6 Dexterity Although protection from skin and inhalation hazards is the primary concern when selecting PPE, the ability to perform the assigned task must be maintained. For example, personnel cannot be expected to perform work that requires fine dexterity if they must wear a thick glove. Therefore, the PPE selection process must consider the task being performed and provide PPE alternatives or techniques that allow dexterity to be maintained while still protecting the worker (e.g., wearing tight latex gloves over more bulky hand protection to increase dexterity).
3.3.7 Ability to Decontaminate If disposable clothing cannot be used, the ability to decontaminate the materials selected must be taken into consideration. Once a chemical contacts the material, it must be cleaned before it can be reused. If the chemical has completely permeated the material, it is unlikely that the clothing can be adequately decontaminated and the material should be discarded.
3.3.8 Climactic Conditions The human body works best with few restraints from clothing. Protective clothing adds a burden by adding weight and restricting movement as well as preventing the natural cooling process. In severe situations, a modified work program must be used.
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Some materials act differently when they are very hot and very cold. For example, PVC becomes almost brittle in very cold temperatures. If there are any questions about the stability of the protective materials under different conditions, the manufacturer should be contacted.
3.3.9 Work Load Like climactic conditions, the type of work activity may affect work duration and the ability or personnel to perform certain tasks. Similarly, the amount of protective materials a person wears will affect their ability to perform certain tasks. For example, a person in a total encapsulating suit, even at 72 oF, cannot work for more than a short period of time without requiring a break.
The work schedule should be adjusted to maintain the health of the employees. Special consideration should be given to the selection of clothing that both protects and adds the least burden when personnel are required to perform strenuous tasks. Excessive bodily stress frequently represents the most significant hazard encountered during field work.
3.4 Types of Protective Materials 1. Cellulose or Paper 2. Natural and Synthetic Fibers a. Tyvek™ b. Nomex™ 3. Elastomers a. Polyethylene b. Saran c. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) d. Neoprene e. Butyl Rubber f. Viton
3.5 Protection Levels 3.5.1 Level A Protection Level A protection (a fully encapsulated suit) is used when skin hazards exist or when there is no known data that positively rule out skin and other absorption hazards. Since Level A protection is extremely physiologically and psychologically stressful, the decision to use this protection must be carefully considered. At no time will Level A work be performed without the consent of the OM. The following conditions suggest a need for Level A protection: • confined facilities where probability of skin contact is high; • sites containing known skin hazards; • sites with no established history to rule out skin and other absorption hazards; • atmosphere immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) through the skin absorption route; • site exhibiting signs of acute mammalian toxicity (e.g., dead animals, illnesses associated with past entry into site by humans);
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• sites at which sealed drums of unknown materials must be opened; • total atmospheric readings on the Photoionization Detector (PID), Flame Ionization Detector (FID), and similar instruments indicate 500 to 1,000 ppm of unidentified substances; and • extremely hazardous substances (e.g., cyanide compounds, concentrated pesticides, Department of Transportation Poison "A" materials, suspected carcinogens and infectious substances) are known or suspected to be present and skin contact is possible.
The following items constitute Level A protection: • open circuit, pressure-demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); • totally encapsulated suit; • gloves, inner (surgical type); • gloves, outer; • chemical protective; • boots, chemical protective, steel toe and shank; • radiation detector (if applicable); and • communications.
3.5.2 Level B Protection Level B protection is utilized when the highest level of respiratory protection is needed but hazardous material exposure to the few unprotected areas of the body is unlikely.
The following conditions suggest a need for Level B protection: • the type and atmospheric concentration of toxic substances have been identified and they require the highest level of respiratory protection; • IDLH atmospheres where the substance or concentration in the air does not present a severe skin hazard; • the type and concentrations of toxic substances do not meet the selection criteria permitting the use of air purifying respirators; and • it is highly unlikely that the work being done will generate high concentrations of vapors, gases or particulates, or splashes of materials that will affect the skin of personnel.
Personal protective equipment for Level B includes: • open circuit, pressure-demand SCBA; • chemical protective clothing: • overalls and long-sleeve jacket; or • coveralls; • gloves, inner (surgical type); gloves, outer, chemical protective; • boots, chemical protective, steel toe and shank; and • communications optional.
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3.5.3 Level C Protection Level C protection is utilized when both skin and respiratory hazards are well defined and the criteria for the use of negative pressure respirators have been fulfilled (i.e., known contaminants and contaminant concentrations, acceptable oxygen levels, approved filter/cartridge available, known cartridge service life, etc.). Level C protection may require carrying an emergency escape respirator during certain initial entry and site reconnaissance situations, or when applicable thereafter.
Personal protective equipment for Level C typically includes: • full facepiece air-purifying respirator; • emergency escape respirator (optional); • chemical protective clothing:
o overalls and long-sleeved jacket; or o coveralls; • gloves, inner (surgical type); • gloves, outer, chemical protective; and • boots, chemical protective, steel toe and shank.
3.5.4 Level D Protection Level D is the basic work uniform. Personal protective equipment for Level D includes: • coveralls; • safety boots/shoes; • eye protection; • hand protection; • reflective traffic safety vest (mandatory for traffic areas or railyard); • hard hat (with face shield is optional); and • emergency escape respirator is optional.
3.5.5 Level E Protection Level E protection is used when radioactivity above 10 mr/hr is detected at the site. Personal protective equipment for Level E includes: • coveralls; • air purifying respirator; • time limits on exposure; • appropriate dermal protection for the type of radiation present; and • radiation dosage monitoring.
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3.5.6 Additional Considerations Field work will contain a variety of situations due to chemicals in various concentrations and combinations. These situations may be partially ameliorated by following the work practices listed below: 1. Some sort of foot protection is needed on a site. If the ground to be worked on is contaminated with liquid and it is necessary to walk in the chemicals, some sort of protective "booties" can be worn over the boots. This cuts down on decontamination requirements. They are designed with soles to help prevent them from slipping around. If non-liquids are to be encountered, a Tyvek™ bootie could be used. If the ground contains any sharp objects, the advantage of booties is questionable. Boots should be worn with either cotton or wool socks to help absorb the perspiration. 2. If the site situation requires the use of hard hats, chin straps should be used if a person will be stooping over where his/her hat may fall off. Respirator straps should not be placed over the hard hats. This will affect the fit of the respirator. Some types of protective materials conduct heat and cold readily. In cold conditions, natural material clothing should be worn under the protective clothing. Protective clothing should be removed prior to allowing a person "to get warm". Applying heat, such as a space heater, to the outside of the protective clothing may drive the contaminants through. In hot weather, under clothing will absorb sweat. It is recommended that workers use all cotton undergarments. 3. Body protection should be worn and taped to prevent anything from running into the top of the boot. Gloves should be worn and taped to prevent substances from entering the top of the glove. Duct tape is preferred, but masking tape can be used. When aprons are used, they should be taped across the back for added protection. However, this should be done in such a way that the person has mobility. 4. Atmospheric conditions such as precipitation, temperature, wind direction, wind velocity, and pressure determine the behavior of contaminants in air or the potential for volatile material getting into the air. These parameters should be considered in determining the need for and the level of protection. 5. A program must be established for periodic monitoring of the air during site operations. Without an air monitoring program, any changes would go undetected and might jeopardize response personnel. Monitoring can be done with various types of air pumps and filtering devices followed by analysis of the filtration media; personnel dosimeters; and periodic walk-throughs by personnel carrying real-time survey instruments. 6. For operations in the exclusion zone, different levels of protection may be selected, and various types of chemical-resistant clothing may be worn. This selection should be based on the job function, reason for being in the area, and the potential for skin contact with, or inhalation of, the chemicals present. 7. Escape masks must be readily available when levels of respiratory protection do not include a SCBA and the possibility of an IDLH atmosphere exists. Their use can be made on a case-by- case basis. Escape masks could be strategically located at the site in areas that have higher possibilities of vapors, gases or particulates.
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Subsurface Utility Clearance Management Program
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX
Subsurface Utility Clearance Management Program 2.9
SUBSURFACE UTILITY CLEARANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER : Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP
EFFECTIVE DATE : 01/19
REVISION NUMBER : 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ...... 1 2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ...... 1 3. PROCEDURES ...... 1 3.1 Before Intrusive Activities ...... 1 3.2 During Intrusive Activities ...... 2 3.3 Stop Work Authority ...... 3
APPENDICES Appendix A – Definitions Appendix B – Example of Completed One Call Appendix C – Roux Subsurface Utility Clearance Checklist Appendix D – Utility Verification/Site Walkthrough Record
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1. PURPOSE Roux Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies, Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C, and Remedial Engineering (collectively, “Roux”) has instituted the following program for completing proper utility mark-outs and for conducting subsurface clearance activities. This establishes a method to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that utilities have been identified and contact and/or damage to underground utilities and other subsurface structures will be avoided.
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY The Subsurface Utility Clearance Management Program applies to all Roux employees, its contractors and subcontractors. Employees are expected to follow this program for all intrusive work involving Roux or other personnel (e.g., contractors/subcontractors) working for Roux unless the client’s requirements are more stringent. Deviation from the program regardless of the specific work activity or work location must be pre-approved based on client’s site knowledge, site experience and client’s willingness for the use of this program. Any and all exceptions shall be documented and pre-approved by the Project Principal and the Office Manager.
3. PROCEDURES 3.1 Before Intrusive Activities During the project kick-off meeting for intrusive activities the PM will review the Roux Subsurface Utility Clearance Checklist and Utility Verification (Appendix C) / Site Walkthrough Record (Appendix D) and the below bullet points with the project field team:
(Please note that these are intended as general reminders only and should not be solely relied upon.) • Ensure the Mark-out / Stake-out Request Information Sheet (or one-call report) is complete and accurate for the site including address and cross streets and review for missing utilities. (Note: utility mark-out organizations do not have contracts with all utilities and it is often necessary to contact certain utilities separately such as the local water and sewer authorities). • Have written confirmation prior to mobilizing to the site that the firm or Roux personnel performing the intrusive activity has correctly completed the mark-out notification process including requesting mark-outs, waiting for mark-outs to be applied to ground surfaces at the site, and receiving written confirmation of findings (via fax or email) from utility operators for all known or suspected utilities in the proposed area of intrusive activity, and provided utility owner written confirmation to Roux personnel for review and project files documentation. • Do not begin any intrusive activity until all utilities mark-out has been completed (i.e., did all utilities mark-out the site?) and any unresolved mark-out issues are finalized. Perform a site walk to review the existing utilities and determine if said utilities have been located by the utility locators. (Note: The Tolerance Zone is defined as two feet plus half of the diameter or half of the greatest dimension (for elliptical sewers, duct banks and other non-cylindrical utilities) of a utility and two feet from the outside edge of any subsurface structure.) • Install Pre-Clearance exploratory test holes (e.g., hand-dug test holes or other soft digging techniques) for the first 5-ft below land surface (BLS) at each location prior to conducting mechanized intrusive activities. The size of the pre-clearance exploratory test hole should be at a minimum twice the diameter of any downhole tool or boring device. (Note: Pre-Clearance exploratory test holes should be defined in the SOW/proposal provided to the client to prevent project delays and to allow adequate time for PM and PP to evaluate alternative approaches for the project. Alternative approaches will need to be pre-approved by the OM.
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• For excavations, all utilities need to be marked and then exposed by hand following the protocols in this program. Pre-clearing for excavations may be performed by the “moat” technique (i.e., soft digging around the perimeter). In these cases, dig in small lifts (<12” for first 5 feet) using a dedicated spotter.) For Tolerance Zone work, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Utility Operator, work within the tolerance zone requires verification by means of hand-dug test holes performed to expose the utility. Once structures have been verified a minimum clearance of two feet must be maintained between the utility and any powered equipment. • In addition, the following activities should be conducted: − Review the work scope to be performed with the site owner/tenant to determine if it may impact any utilities; − Attempt to procure any utility maps or historic drawings of subsurface conditions of the site; − Determine the need for utility owner companies to be contacted or to have their representatives on site; − Where mark-outs terminate at the property boundary, consider the use of private utility locating / GPR / geophysical-type services which may be helpful in locating utilities. Use of private utility locating firms, however, does not eliminate the legal requirement for the Excavator firm to submit a request for Public Utility Mark-outs. Also, the information provided by the service may be inaccurate and unable to locate subsurface utilities and structures in urban areas, landfills, urban fill areas and below reinforced slabs, etc. They should not be relied upon as the only means of performing utility clearance; − Documented description of the dig site which is included in the projects Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and one call report will be maintained in the field and distributed amongst Roux personnel its contractors and subcontractors; and − Documentation of the actual placement of mark outs in the field shall be collected using dated pictures, videos and/or sketches with distance from markings to fixed objects. All documentation shall be maintained within the project file.
3.2 During Intrusive Activities The PM, field team lead or personnel performing oversight is to: • Ensure the mark-out remains valid. (In certain states there are limits regarding the duration of time after the mark-out was applied to the ground surface work can be started or interrupted.) Additionally, the mark-outs must be maintained, documented, and in many cases refreshed periodically to be considered valid, this will be accomplished through calls to the one call center. • Ensure intrusive activities are only performed within the safe boundaries of the mark-out as detailed in the One-Call Report. • Halt all work if intrusive activities have resulted in discovery of an unmarked utility. Roux personnel shall notify the facility owner/operator and the one call center. All incidents such as this will be reported as per Roux Incident Investigation and Reporting Management Program. • Halt all work if intrusive activities must take place outside of the safe boundaries of a mark-out and only proceed after new mark-outs are performed. • Halt the intrusive activities and immediately consult with the PP if an unmarked utility is encountered. • Completing any subsurface utility clearance incident reports that are necessary.
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• If a utility cannot be found as marked Roux personnel shall notify the facility owner/operator directly or through the one call center. Following notification, the excavation may continue, unless otherwise specified in state law. • Contractors/subcontractors must contact the one-call center to refresh the ticket when the excavation continues past the life of the ticket. Ticket life shall be dictated by state law however at a maximum ticket life shall not exceed 20 working days.
3.3 Stop Work Authority Each Roux employee has Stop Work Authority which he or she will execute upon determination of any imminent safety hazard, emergency situation, or other potentially dangerous situation, such as hazardous weather conditions. This Stop Work Authority includes subsurface clearance issues such as the adequacy of a mark-out or identification during intrusive operations of an unexpected underground utility. Authorization to proceed with work will be issued by the PM/PP after such action is reviewed and resolved. The PM will initiate and execute all management notifications and contact with emergency facilities and personnel when this action is appropriate.
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Appendix A - Definitions
Intrusive Work Activities All activities such as digging or scraping the surface, including but not limited to, excavation, test pitting or trenching, soil vapor sampling or the installation of soil borings, soil vapor monitoring points and wells, or monitoring wells, and drilling within the basement slab of a recently demolished building.
Mark-out / Stake Out The process of contracting with a competent and qualified company to confirm the presence or absence of underground utilities and structures. This process will clearly mark-out and delineate utilities that are identified so that intrusive work activities can be performed without causing disturbance or damage to the subsurface utilities and structures. After utility mark-outs are completed the soft digging will be completed prior to intrusive work.
Tolerance Zone Defined as two feet on either side of the designated centerline of an identified utility, plus half of the diameter or half of the greatest dimension (for elliptical sewers, duct backs and other non-cylindrical utilities) of that utility and two feet from the outside edge of any subsurface structure.
Structure For the purpose of this program a structure is defined as any underground feature that may a present potential source(s) of energy such as, but not limited to, utility vaults, bunkers, piping, electrical boxes, wires, conduits, culverts, utility lines, underground tanks and ducts.
Soft Digging The safest way to remove material from unknown obstructions or services is by using tools such as a vactor or air knife, non-mechanical tools, or hand tools. The methods are clean and non-evasive and used for uncovering and exposing buried services, excavating and for providing a quick method of soil removal from sensitive areas.
Verification Exploratory test-hole dug with hand tools within the Tolerance Zone to expose and verify the location, type, size, direction-of-run and depth of a utility or subsurface structure. Vacuum excavation (soft dig) methods can further facilitate exposure of a subsurface utility and accurately provide its location and identification prior to intrusive work approaching the Tolerance Zone.
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Appendix B - Example of Completed One Call Report
Example Completed One-Call Report
New York 811
Send To: C_EMAIL Seq No: 744
Ticket No: 133451007 ROUTINE
Start Date: 12/16/13 Time: 7:00 AM Lead Time: 20
State: NY County: QUEENS Place: QUEENS Dig Street: 46TH AVE Address: Nearest Intersecting Street: VERNON BLVD Second Intersecting Street: 11TH ST
Type of Work: SOIL BORINGS Type of Equipment: GEOPROBE Work Being Done For: ROUX
In Street: X On Sidewalk: X Private Property: Other: On Property Location if Private: Front: Rear: Side:
Location of Work: MARK THE ENTIRE NORTH SIDE OF THE STREET AND SIDEWALK OF: 46TH AVE BETWEEN VERNON BLVD AND 11TH STREET
Remarks:
Nad: Lat: Lon: Zone: ExCoord NW Lat: 40.7475399 Lon: -73.9534811 SE Lat: 40.7457406 Lon: -73.9493680
Company : ZEBRA ENVIROMENTAL Best Time: 6AM-5PM Contact Name: DAVID VINES Phone: (516)596-6300 Field Contact: DAVID VINES Phone: (516)596-6300 Caller Address: 30 N PROSPECT AVE Fax Phone: (516)596-4422 LYNBROOK, NY 11563 Email Address: [email protected]
Additional Operators Notified: ATTNY01 AT&T CORPORATION (903)753-3145 CEQ CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. OF N.Y (800)778-9140 MCINY01 MCI (800)289-3427 PANYNJ01 PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ (201)595-4841 VZQ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS (516)297-1602
Link to Map for C_EMAIL: http://ny.itic.occinc.com/XGMZ-DF2-L23-YAY
Original Call Date: 12/11/13 Time: 1:15 PM Op: webusr IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST CONTACT ANY OTHER UTILITIES DIRECTLY
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Appendix C - Roux Subsurface Utility Clearance Checklist
Roux Subsurface Utility Clearance Checklist Date of Revision – 12/3/14 Work site set-up and work execution
COMMENTS INCLUDING JUSTIFICATION IF ACTIVITY Yes No N/A RESPONSE IS NO OR NOT APPLICABLE Daily site safety meeting conducted, SPSAs performed,
JSAs reviewed, appropriate work permits obtained.
HASP is available and reviewed by site workers / visitors.
Subsurface Utility Clearance Procedure has been
reviewed with all site workers.
Work area secured; traffic control established as needed. Emergency shut-off switch located. Fire extinguishers / other safety equipment available as needed.
Utility mark-outs (public / private) clear and visible. Provide Excavator’s Stake-Out Reference Number / Request Date / Time.
Tolerance zone work identified.
Work execution plan reviewed and adhered to (ground disturbance methods, clearance depths, any special utility
protection requirements, or any other execution requirements; especially for Tolerance Zone work).
Verbal endorsement received from Roux PM for any
required field deviations to work execution plan.
Key reminders for execution: The Subsurface Utility Clearance Protocol should be referenced to determine all requirements while executing subsurface work. The bullet points below are intended as general reminders only and should not be solely relied upon. • Tolerance zone is defined as two feet plus half of the diameter or half of the greatest dimension (for elliptical sewers, duct banks and other non-cylindrical utilities) of a utility and two feet from the outside of any subsurface structure. • Install Pre-Clearance exploratory test holes (e.g., hand-dug test holes or vacuum excavation) must be performed for the first five feet below land surface (BLS) at each location prior to conducting mechanized intrusive activities. The size of the pre-clearance exploratory test hole should be at a minimum twice the diameter of any downhole tool or boring device. (Note: Pre-clearance exploratory test holes should be defined in the SOW/proposal provided to the client to prevent project delays and to allow adequate time for PM and PP to evaluate alternative approaches for the project. Alternate approaches will need to be pre-approved by the OM. • For excavations, all utilities need to be marked and then exposed by hand following the protocols in this program. Pre-clearing for excavations may be performed by the “moat” technique (i.e., soft
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digging around the perimeter). In these cases, dig in small lifts (<12” for first five feet) using a dedicated spotter.) For Tolerance Zone work, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Utility Operator, work within the tolerance zone requires verification by means of hand-dug test holes to expose the utility. Once structures have been verified a minimum clearance of two feet must be maintained between the utility and any powered equipment.
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Appendix D - Utility Verification/Site Walkthrough Record
Employee Name: Date:
Instructions: For each utility suspected at the job site, indicate location on the job site, approximate burial depth, and means of detecting the utility. Leave blank if that utility is not believed to be present.
Method / Mark Out Description of Utility Approx. Instrumentation Utility Owner Indicates Location Identified Depth used to determine Response (Clear / Utility Onsite (bls) Utility Location (Date/Time) Conflict)
Electrical Lines
Gas Lines
Pipelines
Steam Lines
Water Lines
Sanitary and Stormwater Sewer lines
Pressured Air-Lines
Tank Vent Lines
Fiber Optic Lines
Underground Storage Tanks
Phone Lines/ Other
* bls - below land surface
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Site Sketch Showing Utilities:
Other Comments / Findings:
Completed by:
Signature: Date:
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Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone Policy
3583.0001Y104/CVRS ROUX
Heavy Equipment Exclusion Zone Management Program 2.7
HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXCLUSION ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER : Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP
EFFECTIVE DATE : 01/2019
REVISION NUMBER : 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE ...... 2 2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ...... 2 3. PROCEDURES ...... 2 3.1 Exceptions ...... 3 4. TRAINING ...... 3
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1. PURPOSE The purpose of the Exclusion Zone Management Program is to establish the minimum clearance distance that must be maintained between workers and heavy equipment while equipment is in operation (i.e., engaged or moving). The intent is to have no personnel or equipment entering the Exclusion Zone while the equipment is in operation or moving to ensure that Roux and Subcontractor employees are not unnecessarily exposed to the hazards of the equipment.
2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY This Management Program applies to all Roux Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies, Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C, and Remedial Engineering (collectively, “Roux”) employees and their subcontractors who are performing field work and are potentially exposed to heavy equipment. For the purpose of this program, heavy equipment includes, but is not necessarily limited to: excavation equipment, drill rigs, vacuum trucks, forklifts, lull telehandlers, man lifts, bobcats, delivery trucks, etc.
3. PROCEDURES As specified in the following sections of this Program, an Exclusion Zones must be established and maintained during activities involving the movement/operation of heavy equipment. The Exclusion Zone requirements apply to all personnel on the site but are primarily focused on those personnel who are required to be working in the vicinity of the equipment. The exclusion zone is in effect when heavy equipment is moving or engaged (ex. movement of an arm or bucket of an excavator, rotation of an auger, lifting of a load with a forklift, raising/lowering of a man lift, etc.).
1. The Exclusion Zone must meet the following minimum requirements: • A minimum distance of 10 feet from all heavy equipment and loads being moved by the equipment; • Greater than the swing/reach radius of any moving part on the heavy equipment (i.e., for large equipment this may mean an exclusion zone distance larger than 20 feet); • Greater than the tip-over distance of the heavy equipment; and • Greater than the radius of blind spots.
The size of the Exclusion Zone will need to be determined on a task-specific basis considering the size of the heavy equipment in use and the task being performed. Prior to all heavy equipment operations, the Exclusion Zone(s) distance must be specifically identified in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
2. The spotter (or another individual) should be assigned responsibility for enforcing the Exclusion Zone. The spotter should be positioned immediately outside of the Exclusion Zone within a clear line of sight of the equipment operator. The spotter must signal the operator to stop work if anyone or anything has the potential to enter or compromise the Exclusion Zone. The operator should stop work if the spotter is not within his/her line of sight. If multiple pieces of equipment are being used, each piece of equipment must have its own Exclusion Zone and spotter. For large excavation and demolition projects the spotter should be in constant radio contact (not cell phone) with the machine driver. 3. If an individual must enter the Exclusion Zone, the designated Spotter must signal the Equipment Operator to stop the equipment. Once the equipment is no longer moving (ex. movement of an arm of an excavator is STOPPED, lifting of a load with a forklift STOPPED, raising/lowering of a man lift is
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STOPPED, etc.), the operator must DISENGAGE THE CONTROLS and STOP and SIGNAL BY “SHOWING HIS HANDS”. This signal will indicate that it is safe for the personnel to enter the limits of the Exclusion Zone to perform the required activity. The equipment must remain completely stopped/disengaged until all personnel have exited the limits of the Exclusion Zone and the designated Spotter has signaled by “SHOWING HIS HANDS” to the Equipment Operator that it is safe to resume operations. 4. When entering the limits of the Exclusion Zone, personnel must at a minimum: • Establish eye contact with the operator and approach the heavy equipment in a manner that is in direct line of sight to the Equipment Operator; • Never walk under any suspended loads or raised booms/arms of the heavy equipment; and • Identify a travel path that is free of Slip/Trip/Fall hazards. 5. The Exclusion Zone should be delineated using cones with orange snow fence or solid poles between the cones, barrels, tape or other measures. For work in rights-of-way rigid barriers, such as Jersey barriers or temporary chain link fence should be used. For certain types of wide-spread or moving/mobile equipment operations, such delineation may not be practicable around pieces of equipment or individual work areas. In such instances, it is expected that the entire operation will be within a larger secure work area or that additional means will be utilized to ensure security of the work zone. All subcontractors who provide heavy equipment operations to field projects must implement a program that meets or exceeds the expectations described above as well as any additional requirements that may be required on a client or site-specific basis.
3.1 Exceptions It is recognized that certain heavy equipment activities may require personnel to work within the limits of the Exclusion Zone as specified in this program. Such activities may include certain excavation clearance tasks, drill crew activities or construction tasks. However, any such activity must be pre-planned with emphasis on limiting the amount and potential exposure of any activity required within the zone. The critical safety steps to mitigate the hazards associated with working within the Exclusion Zone must be defined in the JSA and potentially other project-specific plans (i.e., critical lift plans, etc.), and approved by the Roux Project Principal and client representative, if required, prior to implementation.
4. TRAINING Many Roux projects have different requirements that are client-specific or site-specific in nature. It is the responsibility of the Project Principal (or Project Manager if delegated this responsibility by the Project Principal) to ensure that the workers assigned to his/her projects are provided orientation and training with respect to these client and/or site-specific requirements.
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Generic Community Air Monitoring Program
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New York State Department of Health Generic Community Air Monitoring Plan
Overview A Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) requires real-time monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates (i.e., dust) at the downwind perimeter of each designated work area when certain activities are in progress at contaminated sites. The CAMP is not intended for use in establishing action levels for worker respiratory protection. Rather, its intent is to provide a measure of protection for the downwind community (i.e., off-site receptors including residences and businesses and on-site workers not directly involved with the subject work activities) from potential airborne contaminant releases as a direct result of investigative and remedial work activities. The action levels specified herein require increased monitoring, corrective actions to abate emissions, and/or work shutdown. Additionally, the CAMP helps to confirm that work activities did not spread contamination off-site through the air.
The generic CAMP presented below will be sufficient to cover many, if not most sites. Specific requirements should be reviewed for each situation in consultation with NYSDOH to ensure proper applicability. In some cases, a separate site-specific CAMP or supplement may be required. Depending upon the nature of contamination, chemical-specific monitoring with appropriately sensitive methods may be required. Depending upon the proximity of potentially exposed individuals, more stringent monitoring or response levels than those presented below may be required. Special requirements will be necessary for work within 20 feet of potentially exposed individuals or structures and for indoor work with co-located residences or facilities. These requirements should be determined in consultation with NYSDOH.
Reliance on the CAMP should not preclude simple, common-sense measures to keep VOCs, dust, and odors at a minimum around the work areas.
Community Air Monitoring Plan Depending upon the nature of known or potential contaminants at each site, real-time air monitoring for VOCs and/or particulate levels at the perimeter of the exclusion zone or work area will be necessary. Most sites will involve VOC and particulate monitoring; sites known to be contaminated with heavy metals alone may only require particulate monitoring. If radiological contamination is a concern, additional monitoring requirements may be necessary per consultation with appropriate DEC/NYSDOH staff. Continuous monitoring will be required for all ground intrusive activities and during the demolition of contaminated or potentially contaminated structures. Ground intrusive activities include, but are not limited to, soil/waste excavation and handling, test pitting or trenching, and the installation of soil borings or monitoring wells.
Periodic monitoring for VOCs will be required during non-intrusive activities such as the collection of soil and sediment samples or the collection of groundwater samples from existing
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monitoring wells. “Periodic” monitoring during sample collection might reasonably consist of taking a reading upon arrival at a sample location, monitoring while opening a well cap or overturning soil, monitoring during well baling/purging, and taking a reading prior to leaving a sample location. In some instances, depending upon the proximity of potentially exposed individuals, continuous monitoring may be required during sampling activities. Examples of such situations include groundwater sampling at wells on the curb of a busy urban street, in the midst of a public park, or adjacent to a school or residence.
VOC Monitoring, Response Levels, and Actions Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) must be monitored at the downwind perimeter of the immediate work area (i.e., the exclusion zone) on a continuous basis or as otherwise specified. Upwind concentrations should be measured at the start of each workday and periodically thereafter to establish background conditions, particularly if wind direction changes. The monitoring work should be performed using equipment appropriate to measure the types of contaminants known or suspected to be present. The equipment should be calibrated at least daily for the contaminant(s) of concern or for an appropriate surrogate. The equipment should be capable of calculating 15-minute running average concentrations, which will be compared to the levels specified below. 1. If the ambient air concentration of total organic vapors at the downwind perimeter of the work area or exclusion zone exceeds 5 parts per million (ppm) above background for the 15-minute average, work activities must be temporarily halted and monitoring continued. If the total organic vapor level readily decreases (per instantaneous readings) below 5 ppm over background, work activities can resume with continued monitoring.
2. If total organic vapor levels at the downwind perimeter of the work area or exclusion zone persist at levels in excess of 5 ppm over background but less than 25 ppm, work activities must be halted, the source of vapors identified, corrective actions taken to abate emissions, and monitoring continued. After these steps, work activities can resume provided that the total organic vapor level 200 feet downwind of the exclusion zone or half the distance to the nearest potential receptor or residential/commercial structure, whichever is less - but in no case less than 20 feet, is below 5 ppm over background for the 15-minute average.
3. If the organic vapor level is above 25 ppm at the perimeter of the work area, activities must be shutdown.
4. All 15-minute readings must be recorded and be available for State (DEC and NYSDOH) personnel to review. Instantaneous readings, if any, used for decision purposes should also be recorded.
Particulate Monitoring, Response Levels, and Actions Particulate concentrations should be monitored continuously at the upwind and downwind perimeters of the exclusion zone at temporary particulate monitoring stations. The particulate monitoring should be performed using real-time monitoring equipment capable of measuring
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particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in size (PM-10) and capable of integrating over a period of 15 minutes (or less) for comparison to the airborne particulate action level. The equipment must be equipped with an audible alarm to indicate exceedance of the action level. In addition, fugitive dust migration should be visually assessed during all work activities.
1. If the downwind PM-10 particulate level is 100 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) greater than background (upwind perimeter) for the 15-minute period or if airborne dust is observed leaving the work area, then dust suppression techniques must be employed. Work may continue with dust suppression techniques provided that downwind PM-10 particulate levels do not exceed 150 mcg/m3 above the upwind level and provided that no visible dust is migrating from the work area.
2. If, after implementation of dust suppression techniques, downwind PM-10 particulate levels are greater than 150 mcg/m3 above the upwind level, work must be stopped and a re- evaluation of activities initiated. Work can resume provided that dust suppression measures and other controls are successful in reducing the downwind PM-10 particulate concentration to within 150 mcg/m3 of the upwind level and in preventing visible dust migration.
3. All readings must be recorded and be available for State (DEC and NYSDOH) and County Health personnel to review.
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Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)
3583.0001Y106/CVRS ROUX Community Air Monitoring Plan ______Greenpoint Ferry Site 127-141 West Street (aka 14-28 India Street and 1-45 Java Street) Brooklyn, New York NYSDEC BCP Site No. C224272
March 4, 2021
Prepared for: Lendlease Development Inc. 200 Park Avenue, 9th Floor New York, New York 10166
Prepared by: Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C.
3583.0001Y106/AT2 209 Shafter Street Islandia, New York 11749 - CV
Environmental Consulting & Management +1.800.322.ROUX rouxinc.com
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...... 1 1.1 VOC Monitoring Approach ...... 1 1.2 Particulate Monitoring, Response Levels and Actions ...... 2 1.3 Meteorological Monitoring ...... 2 1.4 Available Suppression Techniques ...... 2 1.5 Reporting ...... 3
Table
1. Action Limit Summary for VOCs and Particulates
Appendix
A. Action Limit Report
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1. Introduction
Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C. (Roux), on behalf of Lendlease Development Inc., have developed a project specific Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) to implement real time monitoring at the Site, which occupies upland portions of Block 2538, Tax Lot 1 and excluding the area of former Tax Lot 51 of Block 2543, during remedial construction activities.
The monitoring program will be implemented at all times during which earth disturbance activities are occurring. The CAMP is designed to provide a measure of protection for the downwind community and on- Site workers not directly involved with the subject work activities from potential airborne contaminant releases as a direct result of remedial and construction activities. This plan is consistent with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Generic Community Air Monitoring Plan guidance document.
The specifics of the CAMP are presented in the following four sections: • 1.1 VOC Monitoring Approach • 1.2 Particulate Monitoring Approach • 1.3 Meteorological Monitoring Approach • 1.4 Available Suppression Techniques
1.1 VOC Monitoring Approach
Total VOC concentrations in air will be monitored continuously at a location downwind of the excavation activities during all ground intrusive activities. An upwind monitoring station will be set up adjacent to where the excavation is occurring. The VOC monitoring equipment will be located at temporary monitoring stations established daily based on Site logistics and weather conditions. The monitoring work will be conducted using MiniRAE 3000 (or equivalent) portable VOC monitors, or similar type monitors, for all VOC monitoring. The equipment will be calibrated at least once daily using isobutylene as the calibration gas. One (1) upwind and one (1) downwind monitor will be deployed each day. Each monitoring unit is equipped with an audible alarm to indicate exceedance of the action levels (as defined below and summarized in Table 1).
The equipment is capable of calculating 15-minute running average concentrations, which will be compared to the levels specified below.
• If the ambient air concentration of total VOCs at the downwind perimeter of the Site exceeds 5 parts per million (ppm) above background for the 15-minute average, work activities must be temporarily halted and monitoring continued. If the total organic vapor level readily decreases (per instantaneous readings) below 5 ppm over background, work activities can resume with continued monitoring. • If the ambient air concentration of total VOCs at the downwind perimeter of the Site persists at levels in excess of 5 ppm over background but less than 25 ppm, work activities must be halted, the source of VOCs identified, suppression techniques employed to abate emissions, and monitoring continued. After these steps, work activities can resume if the total organic vapor level at the Site perimeter is below 5 ppm over the background concentration for the 15-minute average. If levels are in excess of 25 ppm above background, identified contributing ground-intrusive activities will be halted and vapor suppression techniques will be evaluated and modified until monitoring indicates VOC levels at the Site perimeter are below 5 ppm over background. Once VOC levels are below 5 ppm at the Site perimeter, work will resume with continued monitoring. • All 15-minute readings will be recorded and available for State Regulator (NYSDEC and NYSDOH) personnel to review. Instantaneous readings, if any, used for decision purposes will be recorded. If
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an exceedance of the action level occurs, an Action Limit Report (ALR) will be completed, identifying the monitoring device location, the measured VOC level, the activity causing the exceedance, meteorological conditions, and the corrective actions taken, as provided in Appendix A. Additionally, the NYSDEC and NYSDOH will be notified within 24 hours of the VOC ALR generation. Daily monitoring equipment locations and meteorological conditions will also be documented on the daily CAMP Monitoring Location Plan. All documentation will be kept on file at the Site.
1.2 Particulate Monitoring, Response Levels and Actions
Particulate concentrations will be monitored continuously at temporary particulate monitoring stations set up at the sidewalk at upwind and downwind locations. The particulate monitoring will be performed using real-time monitoring equipment capable of measuring particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in size (PM-10) and capable of integrating over a period of 15 minutes (or less) for comparison to the airborne particulate action levels (as defined below and summarized in Table 1). Monitoring equipment will be MIE Data Ram monitors or equivalent. A minimum of one upwind and one downwind monitor will be deployed each day, equipped with an omni-directional sampling inlet and a PM-10 sample head. The data logging averaging period will be set to 15-minutes with time and date stamp recording. Alarm averaging will be set at 90 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) per 15-minute period. This setting will allow proactive evaluation of Site conditions prior to reaching Action Levels of 100 µg/m3 above background. The equipment will be outfitted with an audible alarm to indicate exceedance of the action level. In addition, fugitive dust migration will be visually assessed during all work activities. The monitoring will be used to compare values to the following: • If the downwind PM-10 particulate level is 100 µg/m3 greater than background (upwind perimeter) for the 15-minute period or if airborne dust is observed leaving the Site, then dust suppression techniques must be employed. Work may continue with dust suppression techniques provided that downwind PM-10 particulate levels do not exceed 150 µg/m3 above the upwind level and provided that no visible dust is migrating from the Site. • If, after implementation of dust suppression techniques, downwind PM-10 particulate levels are greater than 150 µg/m3 above the upwind level, work must be stopped, a re-evaluation of activities initiated, and dust suppression techniques modified. Work can resume provided that dust suppression measures and other controls are successful in reducing the downwind PM-10 particulate concentration to within 150 µg/m3 of the upwind level and in preventing visible dust migration.
All 15-minute readings will be recorded and available for State Regulator (NYSDEC and NYSDOH) personnel to review. Instantaneous readings, if any, used for decision purposes will be recorded. If an exceedance of the action level occurs, an ALR will be completed, identifying the monitoring device location, the measured particulate concentration, the activity causing the exceedance, meteorological conditions, and the corrective actions taken, as provided in Appendix A. Daily monitoring equipment locations will also be documented on the daily CAMP Monitoring Location Plan. All documentation will be kept on file at the Site.
1.3 Meteorological Monitoring
Wind speed (estimated) and wind direction will be approximated based on field observations of on-Site personnel. Meteorological data consisting of temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity will be recorded in the field book based upon publically available information from local weather stations.
1.4 Available Suppression Techniques
Odor Control Due to the nature of the project, with excavation occurring, the potential for generation of nuisance odors and the need for odor control may be necessary. If nuisance odors are identified, work will be halted and the source
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All necessary means will be employed to prevent on- and off-Site nuisances. At a minimum, procedures will include: (a) limiting the area of open excavations; (b) shrouding open excavations with tarps and other covers; and (c) using foams to cover exposed odorous soils. If odors develop and cannot be otherwise controlled, additional means to eliminate odor nuisances will include: (d) use of chemical odorants in spray or misting systems; and (e) use of staff to monitor odors in surrounding neighborhoods.
Dust Control Due to the nature of the project, the potential for generation of nuisance dust and the need for dust control may be necessary. Dust suppression will be achieved through the use of water for wetting excavation areas, if required. Water will be available on-site at suitable supply and pressure for use in dust control.
1.5 Reporting
All recorded monitoring data will be downloaded, and field logged periodically, including action limit reports (ALRs) (if any) and daily CAMP monitoring location plans. All records will be maintained onsite and available for NYSDEC/NYSDOH review. CAMP readings, including any exceedances, will be provided in the Daily Reports. A summary of any action limit report will also be provided in the Monthly Reports. All CAMP monitoring records will be included in the overall Final Engineering Report that will be submitted to the NYSDEC and NYSDOH and will include all of the CAMP data collected, daily monitoring station location maps, and copies of the ALRs (if any). If an ALR is generated due to VOC or particulate exceedances, the NYSDEC and NYSDOH will be notified within 24 hours of the exceedance.
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TABLE
1. Action Limit Summary for VOCs and Particulates
3583.0001Y106.AT2-CAMP-CVRS ROUX Table 1. Action Limit Summary for VOCs and Particulates, Greenpoint Ferry Site, Greenpoint, NY
Contaminant Downwind Action Levels* Action/Response < 5 ppm 1. Resume work with continuing monitoring. 1. Work activities must be temporarily halted, source vapors must be identified, suppression techniques employed to abate emissions and monitoring continued. 5 ppm < level < 25 ppm 2. After these steps, if VOC levels (200 feet downwind of the exclusion zone or half the Volatile Organic Compounds distance to the nearest potential receptor or structure, whichever is less) is below 5 ppm (VOCs) over background, resume work. (Monitoring Via Photoionization Detector and Odor Observation) 1. Identified contributing ground intrusive activities must be halted and vapor suppression techniques must be evaluated and modified until monitoring indicates VOC levels below > 25 ppm the action level. 2. After these steps, if VOC levels (half the distance to the nearest potential receptor or structure) are below 5 ppm over background, resume work.
1. If dust is observed leaving the work area, then dust control techniques must be 3 < 100 ug/m implemented or additional controls used. 1. Employ dust suppression techniques.
3 2. Work may continue with dust suppression techniques provided that downwind PM-10 100 ug/m3 < level < 150 ug/m 3 Particulates particulate concentration do not exceed 150 ug/m above the upwind level and provided (Monitoring Via Particulate Meter that no visible dust is migrating from the work area. and Observation) 1. STOP work 2. Re-evaluate activities, modify dust suppression techniques. Work can resume provided > 150 ug/m3 that dust suppression measures and other controls are successful in reducing the downwind PM-10 particulate concentration to within 150 ug/m3 of the upwind level and in preventing visible dust migration.
* Instantaneous readings above background. Particulate readings are based on the respirable (PM-10) fraction. Background readings are taken at upwind locations relative to Work Areas or Exclusion Zones.
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Action Limit Report
3583.0001Y106.AT2-CAMP-CVRS ROUX ACTION LIMIT REPORT
Greenpoint Ferry Site 127-141 West Street (aka 14-28 India Street and 1-45 Java Street) Project Location: Brooklyn, New York
Date: Time:
Name:
Contaminant: PM-10: VOC:
Wind Speed: Wind Direction:
Temperature: Barometric Pressure:
DOWNWIND DATA
Monitor ID #: Location:______Level Reported:
Monitor ID#: Location:______Level Reported:
UPWIND DATA
Monitor ID #: Location:______Level Reported:
Monitor ID#: Location:______Level Reported:
BACKGROUND CORRECTED LEVELS
Monitor ID #: Location:______Level Reported:
Monitor ID#: Location:______Level Reported:
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
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